Seeking the Lost

 

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  Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating  

Wanderers on the mountain astray;  

“Come unto Me,” His message repeating,  

Words of the Master speaking today.  

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Seeking the lost and pointing to Jesus  

Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore,  

Leading them forth in ways of salvation,  

Showing the path to life evermore.  

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Thus would I go on missions of mercy,  

Following Christ from day unto day,  

Cheering the faint and raising the fallen,  

Pointing the lost to Jesus, the Way. 

Refrain  

Going afar upon the mountain  

Bringing the wanderer back again  

Into the fold of my Redeemer  

Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain.    

Author: William A. Ogden   

Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost. ~Luke 15:6

Luke 15:3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.     

For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. ~Matthew 18:11