Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#256

256. 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 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 stray'd,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.

4 And so thro' all the length of days,
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise
Within Thy house forever.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Title: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
• Author: Henry W. Baker
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Love--Divine; Shepherd

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: John B. Dykes
• Meter: 8s, 7s
• Key: G Major