Saint overboard! Saint overboard!
Saint gone AWOL from the Lord!
Throw out the lifeline, there isn’t much time;
He's drowning in the world's slime!

What pushed him over the edge of the ship?
What caused his feet to stumble and slip?
Why didn’t he pray instead of flee?
Why didn’t he fall on his knees?

Pull together! Sound the alarm!
This saint was deceived by the enemy’s charm!
Pull out the weapons of love and prayer.
The enemy has told him no one cares!

This will be a challenging fight;
It may last for days and many nights!
Unforgiveness and rage are rooted deep;
The enemy sows tares while we sleep!

Where’s the warrior who fought by my side?
This is no time to run and hide!
Someone’s missing from his destined place!
Has all their training been a total waste?

A sheep has strayed from the righteous road!
A sheep has left the safety of the fold!
The ninety-nine are doing fine;
I must pursue the one left behind!

He's weak and far away from home;
He's unprotected and all alone!
This saint has become an easy prey;
There are predators awaiting those who stray!

The shepherd searches the forest and plain.
He calls the sheep by his name.
He finds the sheep in a cave unharmed;
He carries him back to the fold in his arms!

The sheep must choose to stay and obey-
Danger awaits for those who stray!
The shepherd may not always pursue;
He may not always be there for you!

Error is not the best way to learn;
It can be deadly to make a wrong turn!
Stay on board the ship of the Lord-
A bad decision you cannot afford!


His servant,
Sandra G. Williams

(Soundtrack: "Tip Of The Spear" by EPIC SCORE AND ADVENTURE)