Hosting the Shepherd

October 28, 2014 

Hosting the Shepherd

The Precious LORD, our Shepherd

Annoints the sheep’s tired head,

But the Shepherd vis’ting our table

Finds no oil put on His head.

The Shepherd leading His sheep

Gives them water and ample food,

But the Shepherd vis’ting our table

Is given a meal quite rude.

The Shepherd watches His flock,

Defending His wandering herd.

But the Shepherd vis’ting our table

Is fought against with every word.

Oh, Shepherd! How gracious Your treatment!

What care You’ve given Your sheep!

But the treatment You’ve had at our table

Is enough to make any weep!

Oh, Shepherd! I’ve failed You so often!

I’ve treated You my enemy

I’ve strayed and got caught in this thorn bush

Unworthy, I beg, “Please come find me!”