To Tend the Sheep

Sheep are slow to accept a new shepherd
As they know the voice to trust in the hour of need
When, compassion is shown to a lamb that's hurt
This opens the door for him to tend and lead

tend- Latin origin to stretch and strain

Acts 20:28

¶Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.