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14b. 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,
even 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: 2005
Scripture:
Topic: Christian Year: Maundy Thursday; Eternal Life; Holy Communion (1 more...)
Source: The Scottish Psalter, 1929
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)
Meter: CM
Key: F Major
Copyright: Descant © Paterson's Publications Ltd.



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