The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want

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The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want;
  He makes me down to lie
In pastures green; He leadeth me
  The quiet waters by.
2
My soul He doth restore again,
  And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness,
  E'en for His own name's sake.
3
Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale,
  Yet will I fear no ill;
For Thou art with me, and Thy rod
  And staff me comfort still.
4
My table Thou hast furnished
  In presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint,
  And my cup overflows.
5
Goodness and mercy all my life
  Shall surely follow me,
And in God's house forevermore
  My dwelling-place shall be.
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Eileen Mitchell

Glasgow, United Kingdom

He is indeed and so glad I could see the lyrics, and hear the tune. So blessed tonight. Christmas is truly a time for miracles. The words say it all. Thank you for this. A happy and Holy Christmas to all.


Amosdametey

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Wonderful hymn. Surely the Goodness of the Lord our God is with us.


Hasmukh

Surat, Gujarat, India

Yes, praise the LORD! Really comforting.


Rae Warfel

Wexford, PA, United States

Our family is going through some very difficult times right now. This hymn is very precious. How happy I was to hear the music with it.


Sue Garrison

Glencoe, Ontario, Canada

When I need guidence and ask my Shepherd He guides me to safety and the still quiet waters. I thank Him for being the peace Giver and the Provider of all I need for body, soul and spirit. I am happy to be His sheep.


Paulette

Kingstown, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines

Beautiful song. We are having 'Night of Psalms' at church tonight and this is one I'll definitely be doing. It's the very first song from the Psalms I learned at primary school in Jamaica almost half a century ago and it's impact is even more powerful today than it was then!


Leanne, Pat, Domonique And Mama Chinnie

Kingston, Jamaica

My prayer group and I were inspired to used this hymn as the theme song for a 40 days of prayer (Oct 3-Nov 11, 2011). It is a lovely prayer (see Psalm 23) done in song and we truly appreciate it!


Efua Otuwaa Goode

Accra, Ghana

As I was meditating on this hymn, the Spirit assures me of

God's love, mercy. goodness, faithfulness, guidance, greatness, provision, kindness, protection, etc. Father, I thank You for knowing You - Amen. Please Father, touch the hearts of all who do not know You yet with this hymn, Amen! Jehovah-raah- The Lord My Shepherd.

And those who know Thy name will put their trust in Thee; for Thou, O Lord, hast not forsaken those who seek Thee. Psalm 9:10


Bereket

Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States

This is a blessing and a very important verse.


Peer Sidwell

Batam, Riau, Indonesia

I cannot ever sing this hymn without being reduced to tears. Then I know that God is very close to me.