Author: Henry Williams Baker Hymnal: Voices United #273 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Hymnal Title: Voices United First Line: The King of love my shepherd is Lyrics: 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 ransomed soul he leadeth,
and where the verdant pastures grow,
with food celestial feedeth.
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 thee, dear Lord, beside me;
thy rod and staff my comfort still,
thy cross before to guide me.
5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight;
thy unction grace bestoweth;
and O what transport of delight
from thy pure chalice floweth!
6 And so through all the length of days
thy goodness faileth never:
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
within thy house for ever. Topics: God Nature of God; Assurance; Christian Experience; Comfort/Consolation; Discipleship and Service; Eternal Life; God Faithfulness; God Goodness; God Guidance; God Images; God Love; God Nature; God Presence; God Shepherd; God Trust; Grace; Healing; Holy Communion; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Shepherd; Life; Love; Mercy; Nurture; Petition; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Praise; Providence; Psalter/Psalm Paraphrases; Repentance; Service Music Following Lord's Supper; Trials; Trust; Welcome; Worship; Christmas 2 Year A; Lent 4 Year A; Easter 4 Year A; Proper 15 Year A; Christmas 2 Year B; Easter 4 Year B; Proper 11 Year B; Reign of Christ Year B; Easter 4 Year C; Proper 19 Year C Languages: English Tune Title: ST COLUMBA
The King of Love