The King of Love My Shepherd Is

Words: Psalm 23 by H.W. Baker

Music:      "Dominus Regit Me" John Bacchus Dykes, 1868

 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.


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