Northfield Hymnal ‎#145

145. The shepherd's cry

1 Like sheep in the desert we’re straying
O’er mountains wild and bare,
Away from the fold of the Shepherd,
And from His tender care.

Refrain:
Return, return, return!
O hear the Shepherd’s cry;
Return, return, return!
For why will ye die?

2 In tones that are gentle and pleading,
We hear Him kindly say,
“Come hither, my sheep that have wandered
From me so far away.” [Refrain]

3 Oh, heed the sweet voice of the Shepherd,
“Return ye to the fold,
Come dwell with my flock safely guarded
From danger, storm, and cold.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Like sheep in the desert we’re straying
• Title: The shepherd's cry
• Author: W. A. Ogden
• Refrain First Line: Return, return, return, O hear the shepherd's cry
• Publication Date: 1904
• Topic: Invitation; Shepherd

Tune Information

• Name: [Like sheep in the desert we’re straying]
• Composer: Geo. C. Hugg