[Spoken Intro — Deep, Reverent Voice] This song is inspired by a Sermon Gem from Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The Lambs and Their Shepherd. Sermon Number Five Forty. Spurgeon Gems dot org. Go there to find Gems galore! Now listen to the Word. [Verse 1] Who measured the waters in the hollow of His hand? Who weighed the mighty mountains, who formed the sea and land? Who stretched the heavens wide above, with stars beyond our sight? The everlasting Lord of all, the Author of the light! The nations are a drop of rain, the islands dust before His throne, No human mind can search His depths, no mortal stands alone. Yet hear the wonder of His love, the mystery of His grace: The God who holds the universe draws lambs into His embrace! [Pre-Chorus] The mighty God! The tender Lord! His everlasting love outpoured! The hands that formed the stars above Now hold His lambs in arms of love! [Chorus — Joyful, Powerful Worship] HE CARRIES THE LAMBS! HE CARRIES ME! The Shepherd of Israel, my refuge and peace! When I am weary, when I am weak, His loving arms are the rest that I seek! REJOICE IN THE SHEPHERD! LIFT UP YOUR VOICE! His mercy surrounds me, His love is my choice! The God of the heavens has come near to stay— He carries His lambs all along the way! [Verse 2] He knows the road that tires my feet, the burdens I cannot bear, He sees the tears I hide from all, and meets me in my prayer. I am not strong, I am not wise, I stumble as I go, But He who knows the stars by name knows every wound I know. Why should I fear the coming storm? Why should my heart despair? The wisdom of the Lord watches me; His love is always there. His power cannot be overcome, His purpose cannot fail, The Shepherd holds His little ones through every wind and gale! [Pre-Chorus] The mighty God! The tender Lord! His everlasting love outpoured! The hands that formed the stars above Now hold His lambs in arms of love! [Chorus] HE CARRIES THE LAMBS! HE CARRIES ME! The Shepherd of Israel, my refuge and peace! When I am weary, when I am weak, His loving arms are the rest that I seek! REJOICE IN THE SHEPHERD! LIFT UP YOUR VOICE! His mercy surrounds me, His love is my choice! The God of the heavens has come near to stay— He carries His lambs all along the way! [Verse 3 — More Intimate, Tender] And who is this Shepherd who gathers the weak? Who bends down in mercy when words cannot speak? It is Jesus the Messiah, the Shepherd divine, Whose goodness and mercy through all ages shine. He came down among us, He walked where we trod, The Son who reveals the great heart of God. He bore all our sorrow, He suffered our shame, And opened salvation through His wonderful name. [Bridge — Building, Prophetic Worship] Be confident! His power will keep you! Be grateful! His mercy will meet you! Be joyful! His promises stand! The God of creation Still holds you in His hands! From the valleys below To the heavens above, The Shepherd is mighty, The Shepherd is love! [Hebrew-Style Call and Response] [Male Lead] Adonai Ro'i! The Lord is my Shepherd! [Female Voices] His mercy endures forever! [Male Lead] He gathers His lambs! [Choir] He carries us close to His heart! [Final Chorus — Triumphant, Full Choir] HE CARRIES THE LAMBS! HE CARRIES ME! The Lord of creation has set my heart free! The heavens declare Him, the mountains rejoice, His lambs are secure in the Shepherd's voice! REJOICE IN THE SHEPHERD! LET ALL PEOPLE SING! All glory and honor to Jesus our King! The God who holds heaven has come down in love— He carries His lambs to their home above! [Final Refrain — Soaring Choir] The mighty God! The Shepherd near! His perfect wisdom! His love casts out fear! The mighty God! Forever the same! We rest in His arms And rejoice in His name! [Spoken Outro — Music Fades Completely Before Voice] Inspired by a Sermon Gem from Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The Lambs and Their Shepherd. Sermon Number Five Forty. Spurgeon Gems dot org. Go there to find Gems galore!
