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.
The hours go by on frightened wings of flight
While wolves of hell are waiting for the night
To claim the soul that wandered from the fold
Oh, gentle shepherd hear my cry and save my soul.
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 forevermore with Thee...
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Oh, Gentle Shepherd
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Jim Reeves' 'Oh Gentle Shepherd' is a prayerful song about a lost soul seeking the guidance and salvation of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. The lyrics use the metaphor of a strayed lamb to express spiritual loneliness and danger from sin. The singer pleads for the Shepherd to hear his cry, lead him home, and grant him rest in green pastures beside still waters. The song draws on Psalm 23 imagery, emphasizing a longing for safety and eternal peace with God. It is a heartfelt cry for rescue and restoration.
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