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Text: | The King of Love My Shepherd Is |
Author: | Henry W. Baker, 1821-77 |
Tune: | ST. COLUMBA |
1 The King of love my shepherd is,
Whose goodness fails me never;
I nothing lack if I am his,
And he is mine forever.
2 Where streams of living water flow,
My Savior gently leads me,
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feeds me.
3 Confused 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 you, dear Lord, beside me;
Your rod and staff my comfort still,
Your cross before to guide me.
5 You spread a table in my sight,
A banquet here bestowing;
Your oil of welcome, my delight;
My cup is overflowing!
6 And so through all the length of days
Your goodness fails me never.
Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise
Within your house forever!
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The King of love my shepherd is |
Title: | The King of Love My Shepherd Is |
Author: | Henry W. Baker, 1821-77 (alt.) |
Meter: | 87 87 Iambic |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1993 |
Topic: | Redeemer |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. COLUMBA |
Meter: | 87 87 Iambic |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | Irish melody, c. 18th century, alt. |