|   The 
Good Shepherd by Mary Van Nattan
  
 Psalm 
23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie 
down in green pastures:  he leadeth me beside the still waters.   A 
silent pool, a deep refreshing draught, The purest water from the purest Rock 
- These shall be yours,  Oh, thirsty flock of Jesus.  |  |  
    | A 
pasture green of richest grass so rare, That all abide in satisfaction there 
- This shall be thine,  Oh, hungering sheep of Jesus.  |  
   A 
quiet resting place, a cool retreat, A shield and shadow from the burning heat 
- These shall be yours,  Oh, weary flock of Jesus.  |  |  
    | A 
strong Deliverer, a faithful Guide, A tower of refuge, a wall on every side 
- These shall be thine,  Oh, fearful sheep of Jesus.  |  
   A 
Shepherd kind, a Friend forever true, A gentle touch, a comforting word to 
you - These shall be yours,  Oh, suffering flock of Jesus.  |  
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    | A 
warm embrace, a folding safe within, A place called home, sweet fellowship 
and kin - These shall be thine,  Oh, lonely sheep of Jesus.  |  
   John 
10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep... 14 
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. Aug. 
2005 Poem may be used unaltered.  
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