Redemption of the Church

A little flock! Yes, even so; A handful among men, Such is the purpose of thy God; So willeth He; Amen! Not many rich or noble called, Not many great or wise; They whom God makes His kings and priest Are poor in human eyes. A little flock! 'Tis well, 'tis well; Such be her lot and name; Throught ages past it has been so, And now 'tis still the same. > But the chief Shepherd comes at length, Her feeble days are o'er, No more a handful in the earth, A little flock no more. No more...