Ancient and Modern ‎#798

798. The Lord my pasture shall prepare

1 The Lord my pasture shall prepare,
and feed me with a shepherd's care;
his presence shall my wants supply,
and guard me with a watchful eye;
my noonday walks he shall attend,
and all my midnight hours defend.

2 When in the sultry glebe I faint,
or on the thirsty mountain pant,
to fertile vales and dewy meads
my weary wandering steps he leads,
where peaceful rivers, soft and slow,
amid the verdant landscape flow.

3 Though in a bare and rugged way
through devious lonely wilds I stray,
thy bounty shall my pains beguile;
the barren wilderness shall smile
with sudden greens and herbage crowned,
and streams shall murmur all around.

4 Though in the paths of death I tread,
with gloomy horrors overspread,
my steadfast heart shall fear no ill,
for thou, 0 Lord, art with me still:
thy friendly staff shall give me aid,
and guide me through the dreadful shade.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord my pasture shall prepare
• Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) (alt.)
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Assurance; Comfort and Consolation; Death and Bereavement; God: Presence of; Providence; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: SURREY
• Composer: Henry Carey (1687-1743)
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Key: F Major