GOING AS A LAMB

(written by Kenneth Cope

 

(Joseph)

Tribulation for salvation

Lead me, Lord, to Thee

 

(Emma)

Why are they taking you again

Tearing you from my outstretched hands

Living hands that ease the burdens of your heart

Hands that ache for love when we’re apart

Will it never stop

 

Yet we’ve counted the cost

I am going as a lamb

 

(Joseph III)

Father, O Father

Why can’t you stay with us

Father, dear Father

Must they take you away from us

What will they do with you

 

(Joseph)

Now the sword is drawn

And I can’t look on

I am going as a lamb

 

If they slay you Joseph

I am sure to die

Emma, give me words of consolation

For without you husband, I can’t live

Now my heart is broken

I won’t live

You must live

My grief can’t be spoken

Let heaven give comfort once again

I can’t live

Think of the children, you must live

Think of me

(Both)

Lord be near

 

Tribulation

For salvation

(Both)

Lead me, Lord, to Thee

 

So the day may come

That your work is done

And I’ll be going as a lamb

To die

 

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