Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#490

490. The King of love my Shepherd is

1 The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never.
I nothing lack if I am His,
And He is mine forever.

2 Where streams of living water flow,
My ransomed soul He leadeth,
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.

3 Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.

4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill,
With Thee, dear Lord, beside me,
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.

5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight;
Thy unction grace bestoweth,
And, oh, what transport of delight
From Thy pure chalice floweth.

6 And so through all the length of days,
Thy goodness faileth never,
Good Shepherd! may I sing Thy praise
Within Thy house for ever.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Author: Henry W. Baker (1868)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Courage; Trust: In God

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT
• Composer: John B. Dykes
• Meter: 8s, 7s