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Bring Them In
Lyrics
1. Hark! 'Tis the Shepherd's voice I hear,
Out in the desert dark and drear,
Calling the sheep who've gone astray,
Far from the Shepherd's fold away.
Out in the desert dark and drear,
Calling the sheep who've gone astray,
Far from the Shepherd's fold away.
Refrain:
Bring them in, bring them in,
Bring them in from the fields of sin;
Bring them in, bring them in,
Bring the wandering ones to Jesus.
Bring them in, bring them in,
Bring them in from the fields of sin;
Bring them in, bring them in,
Bring the wandering ones to Jesus.
2. Who'll go and help this Shepherd kind,
Help Him the wandering ones to find?
Who'll bring the lost ones to the fold,
Where they'll be sheltered from the cold?
Help Him the wandering ones to find?
Who'll bring the lost ones to the fold,
Where they'll be sheltered from the cold?
3. Out in the desert hear their cry,
Out on the mountains wild and high;
Hark! 'Tis the Master speaks to thee,
"Go find My sheep where'er they be."
Out on the mountains wild and high;
Hark! 'Tis the Master speaks to thee,
"Go find My sheep where'er they be."
Bible Reference
Matthew 9:37
About This Hymn
Words: Alexcenah Thomas (19th century)
Music: William A. Ogden (1841–1897)
First Published: 1885
Bring Them In is a stirring gospel hymn written in the late 19th century by Alexcenah Thomas, with music by William A. Ogden, a prolific composer known for his work in church music and education. The hymn is a call to action for all Christians to follow the Great Shepherd in seeking and saving the lost.
Set in a shepherding metaphor that echoes Christ’s own words in Luke 15 and John 10, the song encourages believers to leave the safety of the “fold” to bring in those who are wandering in spiritual darkness. The message is simple, powerful, and missions-focused—emphasizing the urgency and joy of leading souls to Jesus.
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