Lutheran Service Book ‎#709

709. The King of Love My Shepherd Is

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 spreadst a table in my sight;
Thine 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 forever!

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my shepherd is
• Title: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
• Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-77
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
  ;
  John 10:11
  ;
  Luke 15:4-7
  ;
  Revelation 7:17
• Topic: Psalm paraphrase

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Irish, c. 18th cent.; Service Book and Hymnal, 1958 (Setting)