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794b. 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my shepherd is
• Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Assurance; Children and All-Age Worship; Comfort and Consolation; Death and Bereavement; God: Presence of; Proper 19: Year C; Providence; The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Year B; The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Year A; Trust and Confidence; Funerals and The Departed

Tune Information

• Name: ST COLUMBA
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Melody in Petrie Collection of the Ancient Music of Ireland, 1855