The Hymnal ‎#326

326. The King of love my Shepherd is

The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his,
And he is mine for ever.

Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul he leadeth,
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love he sought me,
And on his shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.

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.

Thou spread'st a table in my sight;
Thy unction grace bestoweth;
And O what transport of delight
From thy pure chalice floweth!

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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 W. Baker (1868)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Sundays after Easter; Holy Communion; Sunday Schools: General Use

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1868)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Incipit: 35433 221
• Key: G Major