The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#60

60. The Lord's My Shepherd

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,
E’en for His own name’s sake.

3 Yea, though I walk thro' death’s dark vale,
Yet will I fear no ill;
For Thou art with me, and Thy rod,
And staff me comfort still.

4 My table Thou hast furnished
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 forevermore
My dwelling place shall be.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want
• Title: The Lord's My Shepherd
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Psalms
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1650
• Notes: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Ps. 23:1.

Tune Information

• Name: CRIMOND
• Composer: Jessie Seymour Irvine (1836-1887) (1872)
• Arranger: David Grant, 1833-1893
• Composer (Descant): W. Baird Ross
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: M.M. 88