The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#241

241. 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;
Restores me when wand’ring, redeems when oppressed.

2 Thru 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;
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 anointest my head;
O what shall I ask of Thy providence more?
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,
Thru the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love;
Thru 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: James Montgomery
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Guidance; Wedding

Tune Information

• Name: [The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know]
• Composer: Thomas Koschat
• Key: F Major