Ancient and Modern ‎#799a

799a. The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want

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 through 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 furnishèd
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
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Assurance; Children and All-Age Worship; Comfort and Consolation; Death and Bereavement; God: Presence of; Providence; Trust and Confidence; Funerals and The Departed
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1650

Tune Information

• Name: CRIMOND
• Composer (attributed to): Jessie Seymour Irvine, 1836-1887
• Composer (attributed to): David Grant, 1833-1893
• Arranger: William Baird Ross, 1871-1950
• Composer (descant): William Baird Ross, 1871-1950
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Descant © Chester Music and Novello & Co, 14-15 Berners Street, London W1T 3LJ UK Permission applied for.