Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#14c

14c. 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:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Christian Year: Maundy Thursday; Eternal Life; Holy Communion; Renewal
• Source: The Scottish Psalter, 1929

Tune Information

• Name: WILTSHIRE
• Composer (melody): George Thomas Smart (1776-1867)
• Meter: CM
• Key: A Major
• Source: Harmonies as in Scottish Psalter, 1899