The Hymnal ‎#99

99. 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 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 spreadest 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 forever.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Author: Rev. Henry W. Baker (1868)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. Iambic
• Publication Date: 1950
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: God the Father: His Abiding Presence; Assurance; Christ: Friend, The; Christ: Love of; Christ: Leader, Our; Christ: Shepherd; God: Presence, His Abiding; God: Shepherd, The; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: Rev. John B. Dykes (1868)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. Iambic
• Key: G Major