One day a lonely sheep did stray, far from his flock did roam;
For in search of lush green pastures, he wandered away from home.
But when the Shepherd made His count, He stopped at ninety-nine,
And said, "There were a hundred sheep. My lost one I must find."
He left the ninety-nine behind to pass'onately pursue
The sheep before He came to harm; 'twas what He had to do.
Then a song of celebration resounded in the air;
And it filled the ridge and valley, and echoed everywhere.
The one lost sheep the shepherd found rejoined the flock that day;
And the shepherd was rejoicing o'er the sheep gone astray.
The one lost sheep that now was found gave cause to celebrate;
To have him home back with the flock had opened joy's floodgate.
And this is but one example of Christ's great love for you.
For when you returned to the fold, He celebrated, too.
A party was thrown in Heaven; and, if you only knew.
'Twas a day of celebration by angels just for you.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
About Me
- LINDA
- I was born in the naval port of Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of a US Navy Master Chief. With the exception of 1 year living in Boston, Mass.,and two years in Hanau, Germany, I have lived in the historic state of Virginia all my life. I now reside in the beautiful Roanoke Valley. Though raised in a Christian home, I was in my early 20’s before making a commitment of my life to Christ. Since then I have spent many years in full-time ministry. I am currently employed as an accountant with a Christian child care center in Roanoke and also serve as the Office Manager and Scheduling Coordinator for singer and songwriter Mary Rice Hopkins who resides in California.
