Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #690 (2012) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Matthew 18 Lyrics: 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
With gentle care he leads me,
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With heav'nly food he feeds me.
3 Perverse and foolish I have 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 saving grace bestowing;
And O what joy and true delight
From your pure chalice 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. Topics: Comfort; Good Shepherd; Love of God for Us; Petition/Prayer; Retreats; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2); The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; Trust Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA
The King of Love My Shepherd Is