“In the same way a shepherd seeks after, cares for, and watches of his scattered flock, so will I be the guardian of My sheep. I will be their Rescuer! No matter where they have scattered, I will go to find them. I will bring them back from the places they were scattered on that dark and cloudy day…. I will establish a covenant of peace with them and drive away all the dangerous wild animals from the land. Then…..
In holy awe of the marvelous lightShining brightly in the midst of the nightOur hearts bursting with indescribable joyIn gratitude our spirits rejoiceYour Son was born to free us from sinSalvation come, all given freely in Him Your plans unfolding on that holy nightSet in motion to make the world rightYou would die so we could liveYou humbly came with all to giveNow drenched in Your mercy, Loves wraps and enfoldsOur True Shepherd, intently watching over our soulsAll has been…..
“Sing to God a brand-new song. He’s made a world of wonders!He rolled up his sleeves, He set things right.God made history with salvation, He showed the world what he could do.He remembered to love us, a bonus to his dear family, Israel—indefatigable love. The whole earth comes to attention. Look—God’s work of salvation! Shout your praises to God, everybody! Let loose and sing! Strike up the band! Round up an orchestra to play for God, add on the hundred-voice…..
“Eve went on to give birth to Cain’s brother, Abel. Able grew up to become a shepherd, and Cain grew up to become a farmer. After he had learned how to produce food from the fields, Cain gave the Eternal One an offering—some of the crops he had grown from the ground. For his part of the offering, Able gave God some tender lamb meat—the choicest cuts from the first born of his flock. The Eternal One accepted Able and…..