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. Thro' the valley and shadow of death tho' I stray,
Since Thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear;
Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay;
Nor harm can befall with my Comforter near;
No hearm 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 forefathers trod,
Thro' the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love;
Thro' 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 Mongtomery (1822) |
| Publication Date: | 1929 |
| Meter: | 11 11 11 11 |
| Scripture: | Psalm 23 |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | POLAND |
| Composer: | T. Koschat (1862) |
| Meter: | 11 11 11 11 |
| Key: | F Major or modal |