The Little Stray Lamb

Of all the Bible characters
with which to relate,
I find I'm most like the lamb
that wandered out the gate.

While the ninety and nine
lie content in the fold,
it seems that always it's me
that's out in the cold!

My shepherd is loving
and keeps bringing me home
and always, I vow
that I'll nevermore roam.

But somehow or other,
(Do I walk in my sleep?)
I find myself out
and away from the sheep.

I'd like to be different
and not like I am~
Like the ninety and nine
and not the little stray lamb.

But my Lord taught forgiveness,
even seventy times seven,
so I'll just have to trust him
to get me to Heaven!

I'm glad that he's patient
and loving and kind.
When he moves out his sheep
he won't leave me behind!

I'd like to be like
somebody like Paul
instead of like me,
so easy to fall.

But my shepherd will find me
and rescue from sin,
his little stray lamb,
and I'll try once again.

Forgive me, please Lord,
and maybe one of these days
I'll be like the ninety and nine
and not one of your strays!

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