Self-Sacrificing Love

1. He left behind His own heavenly throne,
    On earth was greeted with ridicule, scorn;
All this to save us from sin and from loss,
    Willing to suffer the death of the cross.

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The shepherd lays his life down for the flock of his own keeping,
    For him it is no burden, and his service is unceasing:
He gives himself for Christ: love is its own reward;
    For living, or for dying, it is gain to serve the Lord.

2. Behold the King, in His pure, selfless love;
    How it inspires us, and lifts us above.
To bring us back is His only employ;
    He bore our sorrows, to give us full joy.
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3. Not unto us, but to Him glory be.
    Rights, reputation: we think not of these;
Serving and caring: we grow as we give;
    Leading to Jesus, and His selfless love.
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Tags: Love, Sacrifice, Service, Shepherd