THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(L. M.) R. C. H. 109

by Unknown

When Christ came down from heaven above
"And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders". Luke 15:5
When Christ came down from heaven above;
To this earth with his flesh and blood,
He came to seek and save the lost
Who in darkness of sin were lost
The sinners like the wandering sheep
Which have wandered away from pen
Leaving the house, leaving the way,
And be in deplorable state.
Jesus the good shepherd of man,
Never forget but with mercy
Seek, find, the lost ones who are lost,
Who've gone astray for worldly lust.
And in great joy and happiness.
He finds one in the widemess;
He takes it up upon his arm,
And bring it back with joy abound
When at last the shepherd returned
He calls his friends and his neighbours,
To come and join with him in joy
The joy of finding which was lost.
So shall joy be at last, in heav'n
Before the angels there in heav'n,
When man is converted from sin
And turn to perfect way, in Thee