Laudes Domini ‎#789

789. Psalm 23

1 The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never,
I nothing lack if I am his,
And he is mine forever.

2 Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul he leadeth,
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.

3 Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed,
But yet in love he sought me,
And on his shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.

4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill
With thee, dear Lord, beside me,
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.

5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight,
Thy unction grace bestoweth,
And, oh, what transport of delight
From thy pure chalice floweth.

6 And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never,
Good Shepherd! may I sing thy praise
Within thy house for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Title: Psalm 23
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Shepherd; Christians: Love for Christ; Communion of Saints: With Christ; Love: For Christ; Praise: To Christ
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: G Major or modal