GHS 160 : The Shepherd Of Love Lyrics
GHS 160, “The Shepherd Of Love,” is an evangelism hymn drawn from the imagery of John 10 and Luke 15, where Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep by name and seeks what is lost whatever the cost. The hymn addresses the wanderer directly, describing a Shepherd who is actively calling, not passively waiting; who knows every sheep personally; who has already paid the ransom and is patiently watching for the wanderer to come home. Each stanza adds a different dimension of His character: His seeking love, His tender knowledge, His atoning sacrifice, and His persistent pursuit.
This hymn appears as number 160 in the Gospel Hymns and Songs (GHS) collection, used in Deeper Life Bible Church and related assemblies across West Africa, and it is among the most pastorally warm of the invitation hymns in the collection.
Hymn Lyrics – GHS 160: The Shepherd Of Love
- The Shepherd of Love is seeking the lost In paths that are rough and steep; He’s calling the lambs that have gone astray, He’s calling, calling His sheep.
Out of your darkness of sin and shame, Into His love, forever the same; Come to Him now, believe on His name, O answer the call today.
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The Shepherd of Love knows His sheep by name, And tenderly leads the way; O weary one, come to the Shepherd’s fold, He’s calling, calling today.
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The Shepherd of Love our ransom hath paid, And offers salvation free; He’s patiently waiting for thee to come, He’s calling, calling for thee.
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The Shepherd of Love now seeketh His sheep, He seeketh whate’er the cost; Behold, He is calling the wand’rer home, He’s calling, calling the lost.
