The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#783

783. The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know

1 The Lord is my Shepherd, no 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 wandering, redeems when oppressed,
Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed.

2 Through the valley and shadow of death though 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 anointest 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 forefathers trod,
Through the land of their sojourn thy kingdom of love.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know
• Author: James Montgomery
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Guidance and Protection
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PORTUGUESE HYMN
• Composer: John Reading
• Meter: 11s
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #781 or 255.