Uplifted Voices ‎#73

73. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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 wand'ring, redeems when oppressed,
Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when oppressed.

2 Thro’ 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,
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;
Oh, what shall I ask of Thy providence more?
Oh, 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,
Thro’ land of their sojourn, Thy Kingdom of love,
Thro’ land of their sojourn, Thy Kingdom of love.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know
• Title: The Lord Is My Shepherd
• Publication Date: 1901
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know]
• Composer: T. Koschat
• Notes: Public Domain.