The New Century Hymnal ‎#247

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:
  Psalm 23
  ;
  John 10:11-30
• Topic: Burial and Memorial; Easter Season; God: The Shepherd; Psalm Paraphrases; Year A: Lent 4; Year A: Easter 4; Year B: Easter 4; Year C: Easter 4
• 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.