Community of Christ Sings ‎#262

262. 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 forever.

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 spreadst 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 praise
within thy house forever.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Title: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
• Paraphraser: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
  ;
  Psalm 27:4
• Topic: Assurance; Blessing; Comfort; Faith; Jesus Christ: Shepherd; Jesus Christ's Humanity; Living Water; Renewal; Trust
• Source: Scripture text

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Irish melody; Harm.: The English Hymnal, 1906