Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#150c

150c. Psalm 23

1. The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness fails me never;
I nothing lack if I am his
And he is mine forever.

2. Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul is leading,
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feeding.

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 you, dear Lord, beside me;
Your rod and staff my comfort still,
Your cross before to guide me.

5. You spread a table in my sight;
Your unction grace bestowing;
And oh, what transport of delight
From your pure chalice flowing!

6. And so through all the length of days
Your goodness fails me never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise
Within your house forever.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Title: Psalm 23
• Paraphraser: Henry Baker (1868)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Resurrection: [Good Shepherd Sunday]
• Notes: Paraphrased by Henry Baker for Hymns Ancient & Modern (1868), usually sung to ST. COLUMBA, or for a modern setting, see the self-titled album by I Am They (2015).

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