The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3942

3942. 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.

2. Through 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.

3. In 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?

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,
Through 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 (1822)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Language: English
• Source: Songs of Zion, 1822, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: JUDEA, John B. Dykes, 1823-1876; THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, Thomas Koschat, 1862

Tune Information

• Name: GOOD SHEPHERD
• Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Incipit: 51532 12352 31443
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain