This song is about the amazing shepherd-like care of the Father.
Verse 1
Not by my will
Not by my ways
It’s only by your great name, oh
It’s only by your great name, oh
Not by the staff
Not by the sword
It’s only by my Jesus, oh
It’s only by my Jesus, oh
Chorus
I come back to the Shepherd
Who leads me to water
Back to Jesus
Who like a lamb to the slaughter
Died in my place
Called me by name
In valleys, near enemies
Sets a table of grace
Verse 2
Not by might
Not by power
It’s only by your presence, oh
It’s only by your presence, oh
Not by wisdom
Not by my words
It’s only by your Spirit, oh
It’s only by your Spirit, oh
Bridge
What a good Father
When ninety-nine stayed holy
He came for his child
What a good Father
When all the rest stayed faithful
He came for his bride
What a good Father
When no one else could save me
He crossed eternity’s miles
What a good Father
A sinner, He calls me
The apple of his eye
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