The Shepherd

William Blake

1757 to 1827

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He shall follow his sheep all the day,
And his tongue shall be fillèd with praise.
From the morn to the evening he strays;
How sweet is the shepherd's sweet lot!
For they know when their shepherd is nigh.
For he hears the lambs' innocent call,
And he hears the ewes' tender reply;
He is watchful while they are in peace,