| Feed My Sheep |
| In the Book of John |
| "Peter," said the Lord, one day, |
| "Do you love me?" |
| "You know I do, Lord. Need I have to say?" |
| "Then, feed my sheep," |
| Was His command to him. |
| Peter, puzzled over the asking, |
| As Christ ask him, again ... |
| "Do you love me, Peter?" |
| "Yea, Lord, You know I do." |
| "Then, if you answer truly, |
| I ask then, again, of you." |
| Peter felt cast down, in his spirit, |
| As he was told, again, "Feed my sheep." |
| Peter's word was his vow |
| That he would try to keep. |
| "Feed my sheep. |
| But, you must understand, |
| Because you follow in my way. |
| Your death will be in demand. |
| Because they hated me, |
| They will hate you all the more. |
| You will be tempted to run and hide. |
| Things will not be as before. |
| Satan will come against you. |
| You will be persecuted in my name. |
| Can you feed my sheep then, Peter, |
| And to be no earthly gain? |
| Then, follow me." |
| The question is still, today, |
| "Will you feed my sheep? |
| Is my love for you enough, |
| Even when sorrow is all you reap? |
| Are you ready to follow |
| Where I call you, in love, |
| Telling of my sacrifice |
| To fit them for above? |
| Keep telling of my love |
| And victory over the tomb. |
| Urgent will be the message, |
| For I am coming soon." |
| Hear Him as He pleads to you. |
| Tell them of His love, so deep. |
| Tell them, without ceasing. |
| "If you love me, feed my sheep." |
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