Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver - The Black Sheep Returned to the Fold lyrics

Though long is the light I have traveled The way was so bitter and cold I longed for the day when my shepherd will say The black sheep returned to the fold Forever my thoughts are on heaven On Treasure more precious than gold The church bells will ring And the angels will sing The black sheep returned to the fold My mission on earth now is ended My body is weary and cold The works have been blessed In this haven of rest The black sheep returned to the fold So bury me there in the church yard The Story of life has been told And let it be known By the words on the stone The black sheep returned to the fold The black sheep returned to the fold