The Church Hymnal ‎#406

406. The King of love my Shepherd is

1 The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness falleth 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 good 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 O what transport of 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 priase
Within Thy house for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Author: H. W. Baker
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: G Major or modal