Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian church in general (4th ed.) 45. The Lord my Shepherd is

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Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#45

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Text:

The Lord my Shepherd is

1 The Lord my shepherd is,
I shall be well supply'd;
Since he is mine and I am his,
What can I want beside?

2 He leads me to the place,
Where heavenly pasture grows,
Where living waters gently pass,
And full salvation flows.

3 If e'er I go astray,
He doth my soul reclaim,
And guides me in his own right way,
For his most holy name.

4 While he affords his aid,
I cannot yield to fear;
Tho' I should walk thro' death's dark shade,
My shepherd's with me there.

5 Amid surrounding foes
Thou dost my table spread,
My cup with blessings overflows,
And joy exalts my head.

6 The bounties of thy love
Shall crown my following days;
Nor from thy house will I remove,
Nor cease to speak thy praise.

Text Information
First Line:	The Lord my Shepherd is
Meter:	Short Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1790
Scripture:	Psalm 23
Topic:	Death: courage in it; God: our shepherd; Restoring grace
Notes:	Public Domain.