1 Missing the lost, O Shepherd true,
Leaving Thy home in glory,
Thou camest to earth, the lost to woo;
O wonderful, wonderful story!

Refrain:
O wonderful, wonderful story,
Melting the heart to tears!
O wonderful, wonderful story,
Growing richer and richer with years!

2 Seeking the scattered, Shepherd true,
Over the desert straying;
Thou bearest a cross none ever knew.
Thy love all its sorrow outweighing. [Refrain]

3 Healing the wounded, Shepherd true,
Pouring in oil of gladness;
Restoring the souls sin overthrew,
Thou givest them comfort for sadness. [Refrain]

4 Tending the faithful, Shepherd true,
Daily Thy tables spreading,
They feed in the pastures ever new,
No want and no enemy dreading. [Refrain]