Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #23H (2012) First Line: God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want Lyrics: Refrain:
Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,
beyond my fears, from death into life.
1 God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want,
I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love,
I walk by the quiet waters of peace. [Refrain]
2 Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul,
you lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth,
my spirit shall sing the music of your name. [Refrain]
3 Though I should wander the valley of death,
I fear no evil, for you are at my side,
your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope. [Refrain]
4 You have set me a banquet of love
in the face of hatred,
crowning me with love beyond my power to hold. [Refrain]
5 Surely your kindness and mercy
follow me all the days of my life;
I will dwell in the house of my God forevermore. [Refrain] Topics: Assurance; Blessing; Church Year All Saints' Day; Church Year Maundy Thursday; Church Year Transfiguration; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Darkness; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Emmaus Road; Enemies; Evil; Fear; Freedom from Fear; God as Shepherd; God's Forgiveness; God's Goodness; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's Presence; God's Protection; God's Providence; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ Good Shepherd; Joy; Life Stages Death; Love; New Creation; Occasional Services Funerals; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church Suffering; Rest; Temple; Trust; Year A, B, C, Easter, 4th Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 9-15; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 17-23 Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: SHEPHERD ME
Shepherd Me, O God