My soul is lost so lonely and so cold

Just like a lamb that has strayed from the fold

Across the barren waste of sin I roam

Oh gentle shepherd hear my cry and lead me home



Oh gentle shepherd hear my lonely cry

And in Thy cool green pastures let me lie

Beside the still clear waters lead Thou me

Oh gentle shepherd safe forever more with Thee



(The hours go by on frightened wings of flight

While wolves of hell are waiting for the night)

You claim the soul that's strayed from the fold

Oh gentle shepherd hear my cry and save my soul

(Gentle shepherd save my soul)