434. 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 Through the valley and shadow of death though 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 ancestors trod,
Through the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love;
Through 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, 1771-1854
Meter: 11 11 11 11 11
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Burdens; Comfort; Fellowship with God (7 more...)
Tune Information
Name: POLAND
Composer: Thomas Koschat, 1845-1914
Meter: 11 11 11 11 11
Incipit: 51111 65333 45444
Key: F Major or modal



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