The Psalms of David ‎#XXIIIa

XXIIIa. GOD our Shepherd

1 My shepherd is the living LORD;
Now shall my wants be well supply'd;
His providence and holy word
Become my safety and my guide.

2 In pastures where salvation grows,
He makes me feed he makes me rest;
There living water gently flows,
And all the food divinely blest.

3 My wand'ring feet his ways mistake;
But he restores our soul to peace,
And leads me for his mercy's sake,
In the fair paths of Righteousness.

4 Tho' we walk thro' the gloomy vale,
Where death and all its terrors are,
My heart and hope shall never fail,
For GOD my shepherd's with me there.

5 Amidst the darkness and the deeps
Thou art my comfort, thou my stay;
Thy staff supports my feeble steps,
Thy rod directs my doubtful way.

6 The sons of earth, and sons of hell
Gaze at thy goodness, and repine
To see my table spread so well,
With living bread, and cheerful wine.

[7 How I rejoice when on my head
Thy spirit condescends to rest!
'Tis a divine anointing, shed
Like oil of gladness at a feast.

8 Surely the mercies of the LORD
Attend his houshold all their days;
There will I dwell to hear his word,
To seek his face, and sing his praise.]

Text Information

• First Line: My shepherd is the living LORD
• Title: GOD our Shepherd
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23

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