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I met the good Shepherd
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I met the good Shepherd by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
1 I met the good Shepherd just now on the plain,
As homeward he carried His lost one again;
I marvelled how gently His burden he bore,
And as he passed by me I knelt to adore.
2 O Shepherd, good Shepherd, Thy wounds they are deep;
The wolves have sore hurt thee in saving thy sheep.
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About I met the good Shepherd
This devotional anthem draws on the imagery of the Good Shepherd. Written for SATB choir in English, it would be appropriate for occasions of reflection or penitence, perhaps during Lent or for a service of healing. The text expresses a personal response to the suffering of Christ for his flock, with the singer vowing to follow their divine shepherd. Joseph Barnby’s setting is likely to be straightforward and devotional, suitable for a church choir seeking a moving anthem with a strong theological message.
