Voices United ‎#747

747. The Lord's My Shepherd

1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want;
he makes me down to lie
in pastures green; he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.

2 My soul he doth restore again;
and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness,
e'en for his own name's sake.

3 Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale,
yet will I fear none ill,
for thou art with me; and thy rod
and staff me comfort still.

4 My table thou hast furnished
in presence of my foes;
my head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.

5 Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me:
and in God's house for evermore
my dwelling place shall be.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want
• Title: The Lord's My Shepherd
• Meter: 8 6 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Assurance; Christian Experience; Comfort/Consolation; Companionship with God; Confidence; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services; God: Faithfulness; God: Goodness; God: House, Home; God: Images; God: Mercy; God: Providence; God: Shepherd; God: Trust; Guidance; Healing; Jesus Christ: Shepherd; Life; Love; Mercy; Nurture; Psalter/Psalm Paraphrases; Rest; Christmas 2: Year A; Lent 4: Year A; Easter 4: Year A; Proper 22: Year A; Proper 23: Year A; Christmas 2: Year B; Holy Thursday: Year B; Easter 4: Year B; Proper 11: Year B; Easter 4: Year C
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1650

Tune Information

• Name: CRIMOND
• Composer: Jessie Seymour Irvine (1872)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6
• Key: F Major