I was wandering lines in the fading light
Losing my way to the shadows of night
Away from the valley, away from the fold
Straying too far in the bitter and cold
I forgot the sound of the Shepherd's voice
Trading His peace for a foolish choice
But You don't stay where it's safe and warm
When one of Your own is caught in the storm
You count the flock and You know the cost
You won't sit still while a soul is lost
You left the ninety-nine on the mountainside
To search through the dark where the broken hide
No valley too deep, no thicket too torn
You carried my shame and You bore my thorn
And You placed me high on Your shoulders of grace
Oh, there's no love like Your embrace!
I heard Your call echoing through the rain
Stepping through briars to quiet my pain
You didn't bring anger, You didn't bring blame
You just reached down and You called my name
You lifted me up from the edge of the grave
The Good Shepherd who is mighty to save
You left the ninety-nine on the mountainside
To search through the dark where the broken hide
No valley too deep, no thicket too torn
You carried my shame and You bore my thorn
And You placed me high on Your shoulders of grace
Oh, there's no love like Your embrace!
And the heavens are singing! The angels rejoice!
A sinner came home at the sound of Your voice!
More joy in the skies for the one who was found
Than the ninety-nine standing on solid ground!
Oh, hear the celebration start
For the rescue of a broken heart!
You left the ninety-nine on the mountainside
To search through the dark where the broken hide
No valley too deep, no thicket too torn
You carried my shame and You bore my thorn
And You placed me high on Your shoulders of grace
Oh, there's no love like Your embrace!