The “Prodigal” Father
To every error, justice must answer That is the way of law and order But is this so with the Father Who profusely lavishes mercy Where justice demands punishment New beginning instead of condemnation? Many us do
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The Itch and the Scratch
I was the sheep with the itch The more I itched, the more I scratched The more I scratched, the more I lagged; I had enough of the good Shepherd Scratching with uncompromising rod Of sameness, faithful
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Ways of a Lost Sheep
I was once well-kept, a thoroughbred The envy of many: it meant naught to me. From the safety of our boring pen Under the shadow of the good Shepherd I watched the way of a lost sheep
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Woes of a Lost Sheep
Once I was a jolly, healthy sheep Then I thought my pen a jail; Restrained and crowded Roving with querulous siblings Eating what I have to, not what I want: I wanted bad, I wanted junks But the Shepherd
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Wants of a Lost Sheep
I am a lost sheep No, I didn’t drop off the sky. Lost doesn’t mean I’m fatuous My own "lost" means I am free Yes, freedom is a choice And freedom has its costs. No, my "lost" is not lack
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Lost Sheep
Once upon a time, not very long ago I was a lost sheep roaming the wild Enemy’s threats booming in my ears. The farther I strayed, the leaner my hope. As faith shrunk, I lost grip on
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The Prodigal Son
I’m old enough to go my way I want my estate, it is my right I want it now, life is too short I must go live my life my way. A young man walked up to
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Rise and Set
I will arise before the sun Awaken dawn with songs of praise Whatever the day breaks or makes My heart will wear joyfulness However my path goes or stays I’ll make up my face with cheerfulness; Through
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