i’m a sheep among many,

one in a hundred,

i know nothing of wolves,

or the meaning of prey.

i’m cared for by One, 

a hard staff in His hand, 

but the gentlest look

on His face.

He leads me and the others

by ever-still waters,

to this day, we know not

What might drown. 

His eyes, always watching,

when any of us stray,

He’ll leave all of the others

for one.

every now and again

we’ll step foot somewhere new,

but i don’t have to fear

anything.

when my Shepherd is near

i know He’ll do anything

to keep me and the others

truly safe. 

and even when pain, 

and sometimes great loss

come pouring in

from all sides—

i’m safe in His arms, 

He’ll keep me from harm,

He says nothing will e’er

take my life.

i’m a sheep among many,

one in a hundred,

my Shepherd has always

been there. 

there isn’t a need

that He doesn’t meet. 

i feel safe,

for i know that He cares.