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Text:The Lord my shepherd is
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:AUSTIN'S GARDEN HYMN
Composer:Austin C. Lovelace

8. The Lord my shepherd is

The Lord my shepherd is,
I shall be well supplied;
since he is mine and I am his,
what can I want beside?

He leads me to the place
where heavenly pasture grows,
where living waters gently pass,
and full salvation flows.

If e’er I go astray,
he will my soul reclaim,
and guide me in his own right way
for his most holy Name.

In sight of all my foes
you will a table spread:
my cup with blessings overflows,
and joy exalts my head.

The bounties of your love
shall crown my following days;
nor from your house will I remove,
nor cease to speak your praise!

Text Information
First Line: The Lord my shepherd is
Title: The Lord my shepherd is
Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2014
Scripture:
Source: Psalm 23, alt.
Tune Information
Name: AUSTIN'S GARDEN HYMN
Composer: Austin C. Lovelace (1961)
Meter: SM
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1961, assigned 1997 Darcey Press; Hymn form © 2011 Darcey Press



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