His New Sheep

This sheep was new...
And quite set in his ways.
The shepherd knew
And tied him for days.

For good or bad
This creature of habit
Had to choose and
The stake was loosed from him

That night, the sheep came
In from the pasture, green
Each was called for by name
But the new sheep was not seen

The shepherd found him
And told him he was free.
The tether was rid, then
This for the sheep to see

The shepherd rejoiced
That the new sheep stayed
And heeded his voice
He called, the sheep obeyed!

Verse 1] This sheep was new Set in his ways Pulled at the rope For days and days The shepherd knew How habits cling So he tied him close To a steady thing [Chorus] He thought the stake still held him He thought the knot was tight But the cord was cut in mercy In the middle of the night Grace had loosed his tether Long before he believed Love was calling softly Come home Come home And be free [Verse 2] Pasture was wide Green to the brim Others ran far It was safe to them But the new sheep stayed Circling his peg Wearing a trail Round his own dread [Chorus] He thought the stake still held him He thought the knot was tight But the cord was cut in mercy In the middle of the night Grace had loosed his tether Long before he believed Love was calling softly Come home Come home And be free [Bridge] Night fell slow Stars leaned in The shepherd counted every friend Each by name Each one near But one new voice he didn’t hear He searched the field He searched his fear Till he found that trembling ear “You’re free to go You’re free ” he said “But you’re still standing where you were led” (oh) [Chorus] He thought the stake still held him He thought the knot was tight But the cord was cut in mercy In the middle of the night Grace had loosed his tether Long before he believed Love was calling softly Come home Come home And be free [Outro] The shepherd rejoiced At the choice he made The new sheep stayed When he heard his name No rope No chain Just a trusted lead One voice One call One willing sheep