108   Lovingly, tenderly calling




[V1]
Jesus, the loving shepherd, Calleth thee now to come,
Into the fold of safety, Where there is rest and room;
Come in the strength of manhood,
Come in the morn of youth,
Enter the fold of safety, Enter the way of truth.

[C]
Lovingly, tenderly calling is he!
Wanderer, wanderer, come unto me.
Patiently standing there, waiting I see
Jesus my Shepherd divine.

[V2]
Jesus, the loving Shepherd,
Gave His dear life for thee.
Tenderly now He’s calling,
Wanderer, come to me;
Haste for without is danger,
Come, cries the Shepherd blest,
Enter the fold of safety,
Enter the place of rest.

[C]
Lovingly, tenderly calling is he!
Wanderer, wanderer, come unto me.
Patiently standing there, waiting I see
Jesus my Shepherd divine.

[V3]

Lingering is but folly,
Wolves are abroad today,
Seeking the sheep now straying,
Seeking the lambs to slay;
Jesus, the loving Shepherd,
Calleth thee now to come,
Into the fold of safety,
Where there is rest and room.

[C]
Lovingly, tenderly calling is he!
Wanderer, wanderer, come unto me.
Patiently standing there, waiting I see
Jesus my Shepherd divine.