Community of Christ Sings ‎#259

259. 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 in 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
• Paraphraser: Francis Rous, 1579-1659
• Meter: 8.6.8.6. (C.M.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Assurance; Comfort; Faith; God's Generosity; Guidance; Jesus Christ: Shepherd; Renewal; Trust
• Source: Scripture text

Tune Information

• Name: CRIMOND
• Composer: Jessie Seymour Irvine, 1836-1887
• Meter: 8.6.8.6. (C.M.)
• Key: F Major or modal