Hymnal: Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 2 #147 (1760) First Line: The Lord, my shepherd and my guide Lyrics:
I. The Lord, my shepherd and my guide,
Will all my wants supply;
In safety I shall still abide
Beneath his watchful eye.
II. Amid the verdant flow'ry meads,
He makes my sweet repose;
When pain'd with thirst, he gently leads
Where living water flows.
III. If from his fold I thoughtless stray,
He leads the wand'rer home;
And shews my erring feet the way
Where dangers cannot come.
IV. Tho' hast'ning to the silent tomb,
And death's dark shades appear;
Thy presence, Lord, shall chear the gloom,
And banish ev'ry fear.
V. No evil can my soul dismay,
While I am near my God;
My comfort, my support and stay,
Thy staff and guiding rod.
VI. Thy constant bounties me surround,
Amid my envious foes;
My favour'd head with gladness crown'd,
My cup with blessings flows.
VII. Thus shall thy goodness, love and care
Attend my future days;
And I shall dwell forever near
My God, and sing his praise. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English
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