Christ in Song ‎#665

665. The Lord Is My Shepherd

1 The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know;
I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest;
He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,
Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when oppressed.

2 Thro' the valley and shadow of death tho' I stray,
Since thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear;
Thy rod shall defend me, thy staff be my stay,
No harm can befall, with my Comforter near.

3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread,
With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er;
With perfume and oil thou annointest my head;
O, what shall I ask of thy providence more?

4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God,
Still follow my steps till I meet thee above;
I seek by the path which my forefathers trod,
Thro' the land of their sojourn thy kingdom of love.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know
• Title: The Lord Is My Shepherd
• Author: J. Montgomery
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Christ Leading

Tune Information

• Name: GOSHEN
• Meter: 11s.
• Key: G Major
• Source: German