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Text: | The King of Love My Shepherd Is |
Paraphraser: | Henry W. Baker |
Tune: | ST. COLUMBA |
Arranger: | Robert Carwithen |
1 The King of love my shepherd is,
Whose goodness fails me never;
I nothing lack if I am his,
And he is mine forever.
2 Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul he's leading,
And where the verdant pastures grow
With food celestial feeding.
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 you, dear Lord, beside me;
Your rod and staff my comfort still,
Your cross before to guide me.
5 You spread a table in my sight;
Your grace so rich bestowing;
And O what transport of delight
From your pure cup is flowing!
6 And so through all the length of days
Your goodness fails me never:
Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise
Within your house forever.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The King of love my shepherd is |
Title: | The King of Love My Shepherd Is |
Paraphraser: | Henry W. Baker (1868, alt. 1972) |
Meter: | 8.7.8.7. |
Publication Date: | 1972 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Service for the Lord's Day: After Old Testament Lesson; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Acts of the Church: Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. COLUMBA |
Arranger: | Robert Carwithen (1972) |
Meter: | 8.7.8.7. |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | Ancient Irish melody |