The New Church Hymnal ‎#325

325. 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;
Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when oppressed.

2 Thro' the valley and shadow of 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;
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.
Oh, what shall I ask of Thy providence more?
Oh, 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 forefathers trod,
Thro' the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love;
Thro' 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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Guidance and Care; Christ: Shepherd; Invitation: To Salvation; Comfort; Funeral Hymns; Heaven; Psalm Settings

Tune Information

• Name: POLAND (Koschat)
• Composer: Thomas Koschat
• Key: F Major