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Seeking the Lost

Lyrics by
William Osbrone Cushing (1874)
Music by
Asa Hull (1874)
Tune
SEEKING THE LOST · 8.8.8.8.D
Scripture
Luke 15:4-7
Verse 1
Seeking the lost; yes, kindly entreating
Wanderers on the mountain astray;
"Come unto Me," His message repeating,
Words of the Master speaking today.
Refrain
Going afar upon the mountain,
Bringing the wand'rer back again, back again,
Into the fold of my Redeemer,
Jesus, the Lamb for sinners slain, for sinners slain.
Verse 2
Seeking the lost; and pointing to Jesus
Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore,
Leading them forth in ways of salvation,
Showing the path to life evermore.
Verse 3
Thus I would go on missions of mercy,
Following Christ from day unto day,
Cheering the faint and raising the fallen,
Pointing the lost to Jesus, the Way.

A Gospel hymn inspired by the parable of the lost sheep, emphasizing Christ's redemptive love.