Just as the day was breaking
Jesus stood there by the sea
But none of us aboard that boat
Could tell that it was He
Till suddenly our net was full
Just as full as it could be
And John said, "It's the Lord!"
And I rushed to Him by the sea

On the shore we ate with Him
Just like in days gone by
And the words that passed between us
I'll remember 'til I die
He said, "Simon, do you love Me more
Than all these others do?
I said, "Lord, you have no closer friend
My love for you is true"

And then He told me
"Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep"

As if He disbelieved me
He asked me twice again
'Til I said, "Lord, You know everything
You know I am Your friend"
"If you're My friend", He said
You'll do the things I say
And love My sheep as I do
Till I come for them that day"
And then He told me
"Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Just feed My sheep"

Words of love are easy
Actions make it real
Promises are worthless
It depends on how you feel
A hireling just earns wages
And he runs when wolves come near
The shepherd guards his charges
And never yields to fear

All He said was
"Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep"

"Feed My sheep
If you love Me
Feed My sheep
If you really love Me
Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep"
"Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Feed My sheep
Just feed My sheep"