Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#44b

44b. The king of love my shepherd is

Text Information

• First Line: The king of love my shepherd is
• Author: H. W. Baker (1821-1877)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Easter 2: The Good Shepherd; God, Father: Gracious and Merciful; Pentecost 4: The Church's Mission to the Individual
• Copyright: Revision © Jubilate Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: THE FOLLOWERS
• Composer: Nick Whitley
• Arranger: Norman Warren (born 1934)
• Composer (descants): Ivor Keys (born 1919)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: The Followers
• Copyright: arr. © Norman Warren; desc.s © Ivor Keys
• Notes: Descant 1 is for part of the congregation to sing. Descant 2 is for choir or instrument. Alternative tunes: DOMINUS REGIT ME (44a) & ST. COLUMBA (404)