Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#45b

45b. The Lord my shepherd rules my life

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord my shepherd rules my life
• Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM) extended
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Easter 2: The Good Shepherd; God, Father: Gracious and Merciful
• Copyright: Revision © Christopher Idle
• ONE LICENSE: 17361
• Notes: When paired with this tune, BROTHER JAMES' AIR, the last two lines of each verse are repeated. See also traditional version, 591.

Tune Information

• Name: BROTHER JAMES' AIR
• Composer: J. L. MacBeth Bain
• Arranger: John Barnard (born 1948)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM) extended
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: arr. © John Barnard
• Notes: When this tune is used the last two lines of each verse are repeated. Alternative tunes: BEDFORDSHIRE MAY-DAY CAROL (45a) & CRIMOND (591)