William Blake
Songs of Innocence

The Shepherd

How sweet is the Shepherd’s sweet lot!,
From the morn to the evening he strays;
He shall follow his sheep all the day,
And his tongue shall be filled with praise.

For he hears the lamb’s innocent call,
And he hears the ewe’s tender reply;
He is watchful while they are in peace,
For they know when the shepherd is nigh.