Verse 1
O good shepherd, would you teach me how to rest
I’m rushing on, will you make me to lie down
Will you build a fold by the waters that refresh
Will you call my name and lead me safely out?
Verse 2
From my anxious drive to labor on and on
From the restless grind that has put my mind to sleep
Pre-Chorus
Will you call me back and gently slow me down
Will you show me now what to lose and what to keep
Chorus
O Good Shepherd, O Good friend slow me down.
O Good Shepherd, O Good friend slow me down.
Verse 3
When my table’s bent with only greed and gold
And my grasping hands are afraid you won’t provide
Pre-Chorus
Will you pour the wine that loosens up my hold
Set your table here with what truly satisfies
Chorus
O Good Shepherd, O Good friend slow me down.
O Good Shepherd, O Good friend slow me down.
Verse 4
On the busy streets trying to make myself a name
If the work is yours, there is nothing I can claim
Will you lead home to the pastures of your peace
The house is yours, I’m sitting at your feet
Chorus
O Good Shepherd, O Good friend slow me down.
O Good Shepherd, O Good friend slow me down.