Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#178

178. 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, for ever.

2 Where streams of living waters 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'st a table in my sight;
Thy unction grace bestoweth;
And oh, 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 for ever!

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Author: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: Creation and Providence; Shepherd, the Good

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: G Major or modal