Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #370 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 First Line: The King of love, my Shepherd is Lyrics: 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 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 forever.
Topics: Jesus, Our Good Shepherd; Easter 3 Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA
The King of Love My Shepherd Is