The New English Hymnal ‎#457a

457a. 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 water 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 O 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: H. W. Baker, 1821-77
• Meter: 87 87
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23

Tune Information

• Name: ST COLUMBA
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Irish Melody (Petrie Collection)