Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#23B

23B. 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 forever.

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 forever.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Title: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
• Author: Henry W. Baker (1868)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Dedication

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Irish melody; Harm.: The English Hymnal, 1906