Voicing: Unison with piano and optional flute
Composer: Anna Laura Paget
Gentle and reassuring, this touching anthem teaches children that Christ the Shepherd promises to love and guide them through life's journey. Referencing a child as the Shepherd's lamb, the song reminds us all to follow the Shepherd through peaceful pastures as well as the inevitable storms that come in life. Repetition and stepwise motion characterize the graceful melody that's paired with a flowing piano accompaniment and an optional flute part. The piece works perfectly with baptisms, child dedications or any service emphasizing family or childlike themes.