Chalice Hymnal ‎#80

80. My Shepherd, You Supply My Need

1 My Shepherd, you supply my need;
most holy is your name;
in pastures fresh you make me feed,
beside the living stream.
You bring my wand'ring spirit back,
when I forsake your ways;
you lead me, for your mercy's sake,
in paths of truth and grace.

2 When through the shades of death I walk,
your presence is my stay;
one word of your supporting breath
drives all my fears away.
Your hand, in sight of all my foes,
does still my table spread;
my cup with blessings overflows,
your oil anoints my head.

3 Your sure provisions, gracious God,
attend me all my days;
O may your house be my abode,
and all my work be praise.
Here would I find a settled rest,
while others go and come;
no more a stranger, nor a guest,
but like a child at home.

Text Information

• First Line: My Shepherd, you supply my need
• Title: My Shepherd, You Supply My Need
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt.)
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: God Beyond All Name and Form: Providence and Care; Assurance; Comfort; God; God: Grace; God: Presence; God: Providence; Rest

Tune Information

• Name: RESIGNATION
• Meter: CMD
• Key: C Major
• Source: Southern Harmony, 1835