The New Praiseworthy ‎#306

306. My Shepherd

1 The Lord is my Shepherd, nor 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 oppress'd.

2 Thro' the valley and shadow of death tho' 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.

3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread;
With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er;
With perfume and oil, Thou annointest my head;
O 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 fore-fathers trod,
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: My Shepherd
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Notes: Now Public Domain. This hymn may be sung to the tune of #305 (FOUNDATION) or #308 (ADESTE FIDELES)

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