The sheep follow him, for they know his voice.
John 10:4
Words: Elmer E. Person, in Songs of Faith and Hope, by James Black (Cincinnati, Ohio: Jennings & Graham, 1905).
Music: James M. Black (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Person (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels), or a better one of Black,
The Shepherd stands at the open door—
He stands and waits for thee;
He’s calling now—has called before—
Oh, listen to His plea.
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He’s calling, calling, calling you,
Turn now, today, make Him your choice;
He’s calling, calling, calling you,
Oh, listen to the Shepherd’s voice.
He’s waiting at the outer gate—
The gate of the open fold;
Why linger then or hesitate?
His love cannot be told.
Refrain
Yield Him your hand, and heart and love,
Obey the Shepherd’s call;
Be numbered in that fold above,
Give Him your life, your all.
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