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Shepherd Boy
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Chris Tomlin's 'Shepherd Boy' is a worship song that expresses humility and dependence on God. The singer admits he is not a hero of faith and feels weak, but he finds his identity as a shepherd boy singing to God. The song encourages listeners to lay down their troubles because God's love is breaking through. It speaks of lifting a song of hope and seeing heaven open, while surrendering armor and crown to God. The repeated declaration that love is a fire emphasizes God's passionate, consuming love. Overall, it is a song of surrender, hope, and trust in God's love.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
I?m no hero of the faith,
I?m not as strong as I once thought I was
I?m just a shepherd boy,
Singing to a choir of burning lights
I?m just singing, singing over you
Come and lay your troubles down
?Cause love is breaking through
I was born to lift a song of hope
See the heavens open up
Take this armor lest I die
Take this crown and let me fly
We?re just singing, singing out to You
Our hearts are Yours forever
Your love is breaking through
Love is a fire
Love is a fire
Love is a fire