Voices of Praise ‎#199

199. The King of love my Shepherd is

1 The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am His,
And He is mine for ever.

2 Where streams of living water flow
My ransom'd soul He leadeth,
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.

3 Perverse and foolish, oft I stray'd,
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 Thee, dear Lord, beside me;
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy Cross before to guide me.

5 Thou spreadst a table in my sight,
Thy unction grace bestoweth,
And O the transport of delight
With which my cup o'erfloweth.

6 And so, through all the length of days,
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise
Within Thy house forever!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Meter: 8s. 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Our Lord Jesus Christ: Easter; Burial; Love; Festivals

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Meter: 8s. 7s.
• Key: G Major