Lift Every Voice and Sing II ‎#104

104. The Lord Is My Shepherd

1 The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know;
I feed in green pastures, safe-folded I rest;
He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,
Restores me when wand’ring, redeems when oppressed.

2 Through the valley and shadow my death though I stray,
Since thou art my guardian, no evil I fear;
Thy rod shall defend me, thy staff be my stay;
No harm can befall, with my comforter near.

3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread;
With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o’er;
With perfume and oil thou anointest my head;
O what shall I ask of thy providence more?

4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God,
Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above;
I seek by the path which my ancestors trod,
Through the land of their sojourn, thy kingdom of love.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know
• Title: The Lord Is My Shepherd
• Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Hymns and Songs: Jesus Christ our Lord

Tune Information

• Name: [The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know]
• Composer: Thomas Koschat (1845-1914)
• Key: F Major