The Shepherd Cried

In a misty mountain meadow
Just before the dawn
He took a second count
And found another one was gone
As the sheep lay sleeping
Secure and safe from harm
He left to go out searching
But dared not leave the flock too long

The shepherd cried
Love was not enough
To keep him by his side
And with all his heart he prayed
That he would find
His way back home someday
The shepherd cried
The shepherd cried

He walked across the meadow
Where the trees began
Looking for some sign
Of where the sheep had been
Though it was one of many
He loved each one the same
And it broke his heart to think
He may never come home again

The shepherd cried
Love was not enough
To keep him by his side
And with all his heart he prayed
That he would find
His way back home someday
The shepherd cried

He gives his life to them all
And he prays that He will hears his call

The shepherd cried
Love was not enough
To keep him by his side
And with all his heart he prayed
That he would find
His way back home someday
The shepherd cried
The shepherd cried