The stray lamb

1. A foolish little lamb,
Strayed from the Shepherd's fold,
The way was rough and dark,
The storm was drear and cold,

Chorus:
Dear children, do not leave,
The precious Saviour's fold;
The path of sin is dark,
The way both drear and cold.

2. "Oh why, why did I leave
My Shepherd kind and good!
No comfort can I find;
No shelter, care, or food," [Chorus]

3 "Could he but bear my voice,
But listen to my cry!
I'll plead in tones so loud,
And to the fold draw nigh." [Chorus]

4 The Shepherd heard the voice,
He heard the pleading tone,
And gently in his arms,
Brought back the wand'rer home. [Chorus]

Source: The Evergreen: songs for the Sunday school, sanctuary and home circle #39