SDA Hymnal 373
Seeking the Lost
Words: William A. OgdenMusic: William A. OgdenTune: SEEKING THE LOST10.6.10.6.10.10
1Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating wanderers on the mountain astray;
'Come unto Me,' His message repeating, words of the Master speaking today.
RefrainGoing afar upon the mountain, bringing the wanderer back again,
Into the fold of my Redeemer, Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain.
2Seeking 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.
3Thus 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.
- Words
- William A. Ogden
- Music
- William A. Ogden
- Tune
- SEEKING THE LOST
- Meter
- 10.6.10.6.10.10
- Scripture
- Luke 15:3-7; Matthew 18:12-14
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The verse
- Meter
- 19.19 · the hymnal prints 10.6.10.6.10.10
- Foot
- dactylic (DUM-da-da) · 33% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- AA
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