Trinity Hymnal ‎#141

141. 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;
Thine 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of Love my Shepherd is
• Author: Sir Henry W. Baker (1868)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Love and Grace of; Family Worship; God: Faithfuless of; God: Guide; God: Shepherd; Post Communion

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1868)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: G Major