He once was a peach picker
And he toiled in the sun
He reaped the orchard on his own
Until the day was done
His hands were hard and calloused
'Cause he didn't have a choice
He served so many non- believers
'Til he heard the voice
Now he's our shepherd
And we're his flock
Now he's our captain
And our ship's about to dock
And now he's our keeper
He'll keep us safe from wrath
Now he's our father
He's gonna lead us down that path
He once became a beggar
When the wealthy had no work
He'd sit out in the snowfall
'Til his toes and fingers hurt
Every flake that fell on him
Felt like a demon's kiss
He suffered countless hardships
Until he found the bliss
Now he's our shepherd
And we're his flock
Now he's our captain
And our ship's about to dock
Now he's our keeper
He'll keep us safe from wrath
Now he's our father
He's gonna lead us down that path
Oh
They once locked him in prison
Though his soul was free from sin
They fed him almost nothing
'Til his face was cold and thin
They slandered him with every crime
There was within their laws
He had to face a thousand liars
'Til he knew his 'cause
Now he's our shepherd
And we're his flock
Now he's our captain
And our ship's about to dock
And now he's our keeper
He'll keep us safe from wrath
Now he's our father
He's gonna lead us down that path
Now he's our father
Gonna lead us down that path
Yeah
