Text: | The King of Love my Shepherd Is |
Author: | Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 |
Tune: | ST. COLUMBA |
1 The King of love my shepherd is,
whose goodness fails me never;
I nothing lack if I am his,
and he is mine forever.
2 Where streams of living water flow,
my Savior gently leads me,
and where the verdant pastures grow,
with food celestial feeds me.
3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
but yet in love he sought me,
and on his shoulder gently laid
and home, rejoicing, brought me.
4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill
with you, dear Lord, beside me,
your rod and staff my comfort still,
your cross before to guide me.
5 You spread a table in my sight,
a banquet here bestowing;
your oil of welcome, my delight;
my cup is overflowing!
6 And so through all the length of days
your goodness fails me never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise
within your house forever!
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The King of love my shepherd is |
Title: | The King of Love my Shepherd Is |
Author: | Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 (alt.) |
Meter: | 87 87 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2021 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; |
Topic: | Good Shepherd |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. COLUMBA |
Meter: | 87 87 |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Source: | Irish, 18th cent.; Setting: The English Hymnal, 1906, alt. |
Copyright: | Public Domain |