My Shepherd is the Living God
~ Psalm 23 ~


My Shepherd is the living God,
My needs He has supplied;
In pastures green, by waters still,
He is my faithful Guide.

And though I walk through shades of death,
No evil will I fear;
Your rod and staff, they comfort me,
For You are always near.

A Table You have spread for me,
Before surrounding foes;
The oil of joy anoints my head,
My cup, Lord, overflows.

Your goodness and Your mercy, Lord,
Shall follow me always;
And I shall dwell within Your house,
Fore’er to sing Your praise.

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Tune: Brother James's Air, James Leith Macbeth Bain, (1840-1925)
Lyrics: Brian L. Penney, 2008
(the last two lines of each verse are repeated)