The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want
“The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not be in want” Psa. 23:1
- The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want
That’s why I am so glad;
I do not suffer any want,
Which is good with my life.
- He makes me lie in pasture green,
Where harm nor ill touch me;
He leadeth me to go with Him,
Where quiet waters roll.
- My soul He doth restore again;
And me to walk doth make.
Within the path of righteousness,
E’en for His own name’s sake
- Yea, thou I walk in death’s dark vale,
Where dangers surround me;
Amidst the evil here and there,
Yet will I fear no ill.
- Because I’ve seen Thee, O my Lord,
Art Thou with me always:
Thy rod and staff bring me comfort,
And gladness fills my heart.
- My table Thou hast prepared,
In presence of my foes;
And all the power and might granted,
To take my portion all.
- My head thou dost with oil anoint,
My saviour and my God;
And doth my cup to overflow,
Till I am satisfied.
- Goodness and mercy all my life,
Shall surely follow me;
All the days of my life shall be,
Filled with love and gladness.
- And in God’s house for evermore.
My dwelling place shall be;
Where God has portioned there for me.
A happy dwelling place.
Whittingham and Rous