In a parable Jesus told, so sweet Of a shepherd and his lost sheep
One out of a hundred went astray But the shepherd didn't delay He left the ninety-nine behind To search until the lost one he'd find
When the lost sheep was finally found The shepherd's joy knew no bound He carried it home on his shoulders strong And celebrated with friends all night long
In heaven, there's more joy to be seen Over one sinner who repents, so keen Than over the righteous who never stray For God's love will always find a way
