Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE GOOD SHEPHERD, by CLYDE EDWIN TUCK


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THE GOOD SHEPHERD, by                    
First Line: I walked in palestine one summer day
Last Line: The shelter of his fold.
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


I walked in Palestine one summer day;
A flock of sheep gazed at me with mild eyes,
And cropped the green banks where still waters lay
Beneath the peaceful skies.

From out my world the shadows seemed to flee,
From off my heart the burdens seemed to roll;
The spirit of the flock encompassed me
And peace reigned in my soul.

Then passed time's pageant of the crowding years
To days when on those hills the Shepherd trod,
The Christ who came to soothe our griefs and fears
And lead us back to God.

I saw Him searching for the one lost sheep,
I heard His voice still pleading, "Follow me."
He knew His own, and these His love shall keep
Through all eternity.

Today, as far away in Palestine,
He leads His flock as in the days of old,
And offers to your wayward soul and mine
The shelter of His fold.






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