O shepherd of Israel, you hold in your hand

O shepherd of Israel, you hold in your hand,
the nations, the people, from each far flung land.
Your grace is sufficient, to meet every need,
you reach beyond nationhood, language and creed.

You brought restoration when all once seemed lost,
you poured out your life love, not counting the cost.
You stand with your people in sickness and health,
you pour out such riches, such unfathomed wealth.

Verse 3 follows

Tune: NORMANDY; MANGER SCENE
Metre:11.11.11.11

Andrew Pratt (born 1948)

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