Church Hymnal (Fifth Ed.) ‎#21b

21b. The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want

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 none ill;
for thou art with me, and thy rod‿
and staff me comfort still.

4 My table thou hast furnishèd
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 for evermore
my dwelling-place shall be.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want
• Author: William Whittingham (1524–79) (altd.)
• Meter: 86 86 (CM) extended
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: God the Father, Creator: God's Guidance and Grace
• Notes: Alternative tune: 206 KILMARNOCK

Tune Information

• Name: BROTHER JAMES' AIR
• Composer: James Leith MacBeth Bain (1840–1925)
• Harmonizer: Donald Davison (b. 1937)
• Meter: 86 86 (CM) extended
• Incipit: 13515 61543 11711
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Harmony © Oxford University Press.
• Notes: When this tune is used, the last two lines of each verse are repeated.