Rejoice in the Lord ‎#267

267. The King of Love My Shephered 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 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: The King of Love My Shephered Is
• Author: H. W. Baker (1868)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Matthew 18:12-13
  ;
  John 10:11-14

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA
• Harmonizer: C. V. Stanford
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 iambic
• Key: D Major
• Source: Irish traditional hymn tune