HIS PLACE

He took me from the mountains

Where I was wont to roam

And laid me on His shoulders

To bear me kindly home:

I had been lost and straying

And He had heard my plea;

He tenderly assured me

"This is My place for thee."

He led me to green pastures

Where I could safely feed:

He brought me by still waters

To answer all my need.

"My Lord, I am not worthy

Of all Thou givest me."

He tenderly assured me

"This is My place for thee."

He led me through dark valleys

Where all seemed dank and dim;

Where shadows pressed upon me

Although I was with Him;

Though fears arose within me

And made me long to flee

He tenderly assured me

"This is My place for thee."

So as my path goes onward

Through pleasure or through test

I trust my caring Shepherd

Because His way is best.

And when my way is ended

With Him I will be free;

He'll tenderly assure me

"This is My place for thee."