I mentioned this hymn briefly in this post but since it is in this collection I will give it a blog of its own.
This is a text based on Psalm 23 with other inspiration from all over the Bible. It was written by Henry Williams Baker and is set to ST COLUMBA. It fits in lots of places in the liturgy – Gifts, Communion, etc – and also works for Lent, Easter and funerals as well.
The sheet music can be purchased at OCP.
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.
A version with an added chorus: