Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#44

44. Thou Art My Shepherd

1 Thou art my Shepherd,
Caring in every need,
Watching Thy flock to feed;
I trust Thee still.
In the green pastures low,
Where living waters flow,
Safe by Thy side I go,
Fearing no ill.

2 Or if my way lie
Where darkening shadows nigh
My soul would terrify
With sudden chill,
Yet I am not afraid;
While softly on my head
Thy tender hand is laid,
I fear no ill.

3 Goodness and mercy
Ever shall follow me,
Till by Thy grace I see
Thy holy hill.
Lord, in that home with Thee,
Joyful eternally,
Folded Thy flock shall be,
Safe from all ill.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou art my Shepherd
• Title: Thou Art My Shepherd
• Versifier: Miss M. E. Thalheimer
• Versifier: Mrs. M. Scott-Haycroft
• Meter: 5 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Communion Service; Death; Funerals; Goodness of God; Guidance of God, of Christ; Heaven; Immortality; Mercy of God; Nearness to God; Post-Communion; God or Christ as Shepherd; Spiritual Life; Trust

Tune Information

• Name: MY SHEPHERD
• Arranger: John B. Cramer
• Meter: 5 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Thuringian Folk-song