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Ninety and Nine

by Michael McLean

I am one of the ninety and nine

I'm not perfect but basically I'm doing fine

I have not lost my way

I have not gone astray

I'm just one of the ninety and nine

I am here in the heart of the fold

I'm not mindless but I try to do as I'm told

I'm not tempted to run

And become the lost one

I am here in the heart of the fold

So why is my Shepherd coming this way toward me?

He's holding his arms out

And He's calling my name

Yes, He's calling my name

But how, how can this be?

I'm just one of the ninety and nine

I have stumbled and fallen but I've kept in line

I'm not one He must seek

I'm not all that unique

I'm just one of the ninety and nine

So why is my Shepherd treating me like a lost lam?

He's searching to find me

And He's holding me now

Yes, He's holding me now

And teaching me who I am

So why am I feeling like I'm the only one here?

It's like I'm His favorite

And He takes me aside

And He sweetly confides

These remarkable words in my ear:

"You are one of the ninety and nine

Have you any idea how brightly you shine?

You are safe in this fold

And it's time you were told

That I know where you've been 

So I know where you'll be

Because all of your life you've been following me

You are more than just one of the sands of the sea

Or just one of the ninety and nine

You are mine!"

I am one of the ninety and nine.