Come Great Shepherd

by Christie Cook

I was invited to sing a concert at a local prison. Feeling a bit anxious I hesitated, but then later felt a push from God to go and sing. I left that night after the concert feeling that of all the places I had played my music, that time and place was the most satisfying. God's Spirit took over and I believe many hearts were touched.

Lyrics

Here I sit with trembling hands
Lord, where do I start?
Lean closer now and whisper how
To open their hardened hearts
As they all file in and stare at me
I begin to think
That it's easier to sit in church
Than to go out and truly serve

Some are here to get out of there
Some seek answers for their pain
Some just come and want to know
if there could ever be that much grace
For tribulation and trials they face
They are past the point of being brave
As I glance down at my trembling hands
I think it's easier to sing on stage

Chorus
Come Great Shepherd
Come Prince of Peace
Come Lord Jesus
To your lost sheep

Be not afraid, I read aloud
For I am always with you
His precious Word turns that broken place
Into a beautiful room
And the prison walls and a few tears fall
They think and feel again
Their sleeping souls wake up to hold
A love they've never known

The Spirit comes and fills the room
They bend, but they don't break
They realize if they follow Christ
Their sleeping souls will stay awake
Remind me, Lord, what I'm here for
Your hand can fill their cup
It's not for me to always see
Where they go or how they end up

Credits

music and lyrics - Christie Cook
lead vocals - Christie Cook
harmony vocals - Christie Cook and Matt Moody
rhythm guitar, Christie Cook
lead acoustic guitar - Jimmy Taylor and Christie Cook
mandolin - Steve Devries
bass - Jimmy Taylor
jimbay and drums - Jason Pate

© 2004