Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#462

462. 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 for ever.

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 wonder and 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!

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my shepherd is
• Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
  ;
  Luke 9:22-23
  ;
  Luke 15:5
• Topic: Life in Christ: Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; God: Protection of; Jesus: Names and images for; Nurture

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: G Major