[Verse 1] Jesse brought Eliab, tall in the frame; Samuel thought surely the chosen one came. But heaven looks deeper than face, height, or art; Man sees appearance, the Lord sees the heart. Seven sons passed, and the answer was none. "Are all thy children?" There still was one. [Refrain] Call the shepherd from the field. Do not sit till he appears. Oil shall fall on hidden faith Unknown through younger years. Call the shepherd from the field; The least has not been missed. The horn was filled, the brothers watched: The shepherd was anointed. [Verse 2] Ruddy and bright-eyed, he entered the room. The word marked David before throne or tomb. Samuel poured oil in the midst of his kin; The Spirit of God came upon him within. No trumpet announced him to city or court; He returned to the sheep with the promise in heart. [Turn] Saul's troubled spirit sought music at night; David played harp till the darkness took flight. The future king served in the house of the old, Carrying melody before carrying gold. [Final Refrain] Call the shepherd from the field; The Lord chooses otherwise. A crown may begin where the lambs are kept, Far from ambitious eyes.