Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#649b

649b. 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
• Title: The King of love my shepherd is
• Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
  ;
  Luke 15:4-6
  ;
  Matthew 18:12
  ;
  Psalm 23:1-6
• Topic: Faith, Trust and Commitment; Grace and Providence; Year A: Easter 4; Year A: Proper 23; Year B: Easter 4; Year B: Proper 11; Year C: Easter 4; Year C: Proper 19

Tune Information

• Name: ST COLUMBA
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: D Major
• Source: Irish melody (Petrie collection)
• Notes: A higher setting will be found at No. 575