God made people much like sheep.
They both love to eat and sleep!
Shepherds too for them He made,
So they wouldn’t be afraid (and)
This is why He came that day,
Lying with the sheep in hay.
God with man had come to dwell-
Jesus is Emmanuel.
Sheep and people disobey,
Both will wander far away.
Jesus leads us to His cross
So that we might not be lost (and)
This is why He came that day,
Seeking those who’d gone astray.
God with man had come to dwell,
Jesus is Emmanuel.
Sing with joy this happy song-
We, His sheep, to God belong!
Christ is come; His flock to save
For our souls, His life He gave (and)
This is why He came that day-
Taking all our sins away.
God with man had come to dwell;
Jesus is Emmanuel.
K.H., October 2006
Several years ago, friend Ken Boer and I collaborated on a number of children's songs. This is one of them. I pray others might find them useful. You can get the score or by clicking accordingly below. I'll try to add a link to a recording soon.