The Shepherd

Portrait of William Blake
William Blake 1757–1827

How sweet is the Shepherd's sweet lot, From the morn to the evening he strays: He shall follow his sheep all the day And his tongue shall be filled with praise.

For he hears the lambs innocent call, And he hears the ewes tender reply, He is watchful while they are in peace, For they know when their Shepherd is nigh.

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  1. kayla Jay United Kingdom

    Innocence:
    The Shepherd:
    •“He is watchful.” – God is omnipresent and omniscient.
    •“They are in peace.” - God is a support network and not a barrier.

  2. Parker Trial United States

    It is about relationship between the pepole and God.
    I love the poetry. Can you get the comments on that poetry.

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