"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want." Psalm 23:1
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Words: James Montgomery, Songs of Zion, 1822, alt.
Music: "Good Shepherd," Joseph Barnby (1838-1896)
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Words: James Montgomery, Songs of Zion, 1822, alt.
Music: "Good Shepherd," Joseph Barnby (1838-1896)
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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.
Through 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.
In 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?
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 land of their sojourn, Thy Kingdom of love.
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