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