The Good Shepherd

When the little lambs are roving

Author: George J. Ferreira
Tune: [When the little lambs are roving]
Published in 2 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 When the little lambs are roving,
Over hillsides bleak and bare,
Into pastures green the shepherd
Guides them by his tender care;
Jesus, Shepherd, guide our footsteps
Thro’ the rough and rugged way;
Lead us into pleasant pastures,
May we never from Thee stray.

2 When the little lambs are thirsting
For the font where grasses grow,
To the spring the shepherd leads them
Where the sparkling waters flow;
Jesus, Shepherd, gently lead us
To the fountain flowing free,
Where for all the world is given,
Life and love eternally.

3 When the lamb has strayed and fallen,
And he hears the cry of pain,
Then the shepherd binds its bruises,
Gives new life and strength again;
Jesus, Shepherd, heal the bruises
Made by sin whene’er we fall;
Into Thy good care and keeping
May we give ourselves, our all.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #13124

Author: George J. Ferreira

Late 19th Century Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: When the little lambs are roving
Title: The Good Shepherd
Author: George J. Ferreira
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #13124
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #13124

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