Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE GOOD SHEPHERD, by J. HAROLD GWYNNE


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THE GOOD SHEPHERD, by                    
First Line: I know mine own, our shepherd says
Last Line: They know for them I lived and died.
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


I know mine own, our Shepherd says,
I know and love them every one;
I watch and keep them from all harm,
Until their homeward journey's done.

I know mine own: their doubts and fears,
Their burdens and their load of care;
I give them comfort, strength and grace,
And for their rest my folds prepare.

I know mine own: the lambs that stray,
And wander in the ways of sin;
I follow though they know it not;
I seek them and I bring them in.

I know mine own: their griefs and tears,
Their losses that oft crush the heart;
My grace sufficient for them is,
My balm makes all their woes depart.

I know mine own: their fear of Death,
Their dread of Sin's most awful Night;
I calm their fears and give them hope;
I bring Immortal Life to light.

I know mine own: their wish to serve
By kindly deed and helpful word;
My Spirit moves within their hearts
In every loving impulse stirred.

I know mine own: their feeble powers,
Their talents small, their courage weak;
But greater strength to them is given,
When they My help and blessing seek.

Mine own know Me: the old and young
Who journey ever by My side,
My love and care for them they know,
They know for them I lived and died.





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