Psalms for All Seasons ‎#23D

23D. 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;
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 forever.

Text Information

• First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is
• Title: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
• Author: Henry Williams Baker (1868)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Assurance; Blessing; Church Year: All Saints' Day; Church Year: Maundy Thursday; Church Year: Transfiguration; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer: Evening Prayer; Daily Prayer: Night Prayer; Darkness; Discipleship; Elements of Worship: Baptism; Elements of Worship: Lord's Supper; Emmaus Road; Enemies; Evil; Fear; Freedom from Fear; God as: Shepherd; God's: Forgiveness; God's: Goodness; God's: House; God's: Love; God's: Name; God's: Presence; God's: Protection; God's: Providence; God's: Strength; God's: Way; Grace; Jesus Christ: Confidence in; Jesus Christ: Good Shepherd; Joy; Life Stages: Death; Love; New Creation; Occasional Services: Funerals; Peace; People of God / Church: Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church: Suffering; Rest; Temple; Trust; Year A, B, C, Easter, 4th Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 9-15; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 17-23
• Notes: Alternate tune: DOMINUS REGIT ME

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Ancient Irish melody