Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#50

50. 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 spread 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
• Title: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
• Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
  ;
  John 10:14-15
• Topic: Adoration and praise; Assurance; Comfort; Courage; Cross; Eternal Life; Funeral; God the Father; Guidance; Hope; Love; Marriage / Wedding; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage; Prayer / Petition; Providence; Provision and Deliverance; Reconciliation; Shepherd

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: D Major
• Source: Ancient Irish Melody