Text:My Shepherd Is the Living God
Author:Isaac Watts
Author:Thomas Sternhold
Tune:CONSOLATION
Harmonizer:Erik Routley

247. My Shepherd Is the Living God

1 My shepherd is the living God,
I therefore nothing need;
In pastures fair, near pleasant streams
you settle me to feed.
You bring my wandering spirit back
when I forsake your ways,
And lead me for your mercy's sake
in paths of truth and grace.

2 When I walk through the shades of death,
your presence is my stay;
A word of your supporting breath
drives all my fears away.
Your hand, in sight of all my foes,
does still my table spread;
My cup with blessings overflows,
your oil anoints my head.

3 The sure provisions of my God
attend me all my days;
O may your house be my abode,
and all my work be praise.
There would I find a settled rest,
while others come and go -
No more a stranger or a guest,
but like a child at home.

Text Information
First Line: My shepherd is the living God
Title: My Shepherd Is the Living God
Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt.)
Author: Thomas Sternhold (1549)
Meter: C.M.D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ;
Topic: Burial and Memorial; Easter Season; God: The Shepherd (5 more...)
Notes: Composite from Thomas Sternhold and Isaac Watts; Alternate tune: CRIMOND (Each stanza above becomes two stanzas)
Tune Information
Name: CONSOLATION
Harmonizer: Erik Routley
Meter: C.M.D.
Key: C Major
Source: Southern Harmony, 1835
Copyright: Harmonization © 1976 by Hinshaw Music, Inc.



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