'I Was The Lost Sheep' Poem by Becky LaPrarie

When the world seemed to mock
Me and broke my heart into
It reminded me dear “Jesus” of
What you went through

Though you were pure
As the whitest snow
Sinless and merciful full of love
Sent by God himself above

So many “Jesus” still
Would not in you believe
When you taught them the way
Oh but now, I am sure they grieve!

Like a sheep whom hath strayed
From their master’s side
I am that sheep that was lost
My sins are only one reason you had
To pay with your life on the cross

You came to give a perfect love
Eternally perfect and pure
So that Hades mankind would
Not have to endure

You brought this weak child in me
Back because you love each of us so
To remind me where I use to be in life
Not so long ago

Let me cling closely to thee and never again stray
Let me follow you and obey your commands
Day by day
©Copyright 1999 Becky LaPrarie