Christ in Song ‎#675

675. The Lord My Trust

1 The Lord my pasture shall prepare,
And feed me with a shepherd's care;
His presence shall my wants supply,
And guard me with a watchful eye;
My noonday walks he shall attend,
And all my midnight hours defend.

2 When on the sultry globe I faint,
Or, on the thirsty mountain pant,
To fertile vales and dewy meads
My weary, wand'ring steps he leads
Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow,
Amid the verdant landscape flow.

3 Tho' in the paths of death I tread,
With gloomy horrors overspread,
My steadfast heart shall fear no ill,
For thou, O Lord, art with me still;
Thy friendly staff shall give me aid,
And guide me thro' the dreadful shade.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord my pasture shall prepare
• Title: The Lord My Trust
• Author: Joseph Addison
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Trust in Trouble; Christ: Christ Leading; Living His Life: Trust in Trouble

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: L. M. 6L.
• Key: C Major