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| The shepherd carefully chooses the path |
| And the sheep follow closely behind |
| But once in a while there's one little lamb |
| That just doesn't want to mind |
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| Now the shepherd knows the dangers |
| That befalls the lamb that goes astray |
| So to keep him safe he must break one leg |
| To keep the lamb from wandering away. |
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| The shepherd tenderly lifts the lamb |
| And on his shoulder carries him there |
| The lamb understands the shepherd's love |
| He's content to remain in the shepherd's care. |
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| The broken bone will heal and grow |
| And the lamb will be able to walk once more |
| But the lesson he learned from the shepherd |
| Will be one he will not ignore. |
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| That little lamb will now follow |
| Close by the loving shepherd's side |
| For he's learned to love the shepherd so |
| And wants ever with him to abide. |
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| There's a message here for God's children |
| Whose hearts have grown distant and cold |
| Who failed to seek God's will for them |
| And wandered away from the fold. |
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| The Shepherd must break the stubborn will |
| Then tenderly woo and win them anew |
| 'Til they're ready to follow His guiding Hand |
| And once more promise His will to do. |
