Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#345

345. 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 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 and 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Author: Henry Williams Baker (1868)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Communion with Christ

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1868)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. Iambic
• Key: G Major