Together in Song ‎#145

145. 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 for ever.

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 O 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
• Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-77
• Meter: 87.87 iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Luke 15:1-7
  ;
  Psalm 23:1-4
  ;
  Revelation 7:11-17
• Topic: Comfort; Eternal Life; Eucharist; Faithfulness of God; Fear; Funerals; God's Love to Us; Guidance; Healing; Name/s of Jesus; Providence; Renewal; Saints Days and Holy Days: St John the Evangelist
• Notes: May be sung to ST COLUMBA 523

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-76
• Meter: 87.87 iambic
• Key: G Major