Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#13

13. The Lord Is My Shepherd

1 The Lord is my Shepherd, nor want shall I know;
I feed in green pastures, safe-folded I rest;
He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,
Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed;
Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed.

2 Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray,
Since Thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear;
Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay;
No harm can befall, with my Comforter near;
No harm can befall, with my Comforter near.

3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread;
With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er;
With perfume and oil, Thou anointest my head;
O! what shall I ask of Thy Providence more?
O! what shall I ask of Thy Providence more?

4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God,
Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above:
I seek by the path which my forefathers trod,
Through the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love;
Through the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd
• Title: The Lord Is My Shepherd
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Duets; God the Father: His Care and Guidance; Psalm Adaptations

Tune Information

• Name: POLAND (Koschat)
• Composer: Thomas Koschat, 1845-1914
• Arranger: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
• Key: F Major