By Mark Hays

 

I’ve walked through the valley of the shadow of death,

Been in situations where I couldn’t catch my breath;

 

Had fears, like shadows, follow me wherever I go

Searched far and wide for something to ease my soul,

 

Until one day I found this Shepherd, a man from Galilee,

Who said leave everything behind and follow Me;

 

I followed Him beside quiet waters and He restored my broken soul,

I realized I knew this man from stories of old;

 

He said He knew me from before time began,

So I left my tears behind me, with Him I ran. 

 

Goodness and mercy have followed me ever since,

And now I walk in Heavenly bliss.

 

No shadow of death looms over me,

He, given me peace that surpasses understanding.

 

Now I call Him Lord, a Savior is He,

And I’m thankful in His house forever I will be.