Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#197

197. 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 And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd! I would 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: H. W. Baker (1821-1877) (1868)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Love of Christ for Us

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1823-1876) (1868)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Incipit: 35433 22155 67132
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tune, ST. COLUMBA, No. 639