Text: | The King of Love My Shepherd Is |
Author: | Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 |
Tune: | ST. COLUMBA |
Media: | Audio recording |
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 spreadst a table in my sight;
thine unction grace bestoweth;
and, oh, 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 | |
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First Line: | The King of love my shepherd is |
Title: | The King of Love My Shepherd Is |
Author: | Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 |
Meter: | 8 7 8 7 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2006 |
Topic: | Comfort, Rest; Funeral; Holy Communion(2 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. COLUMBA |
Meter: | 8 7 8 7 |
Key: | E♭ Major |