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"The Lord is my Shepherd" is one of the most famous hymns in [[England]] that takes its words from [[Psalm 23]]. Its first appearance was in the Scottish Psalter (1650). It is traditionally sung at funerals. Its beautiful words remind us that God is our guide and protector. | "The Lord is my Shepherd" is one of the most famous hymns in [[England]] that takes its words from [[Psalm 23]]. Its first appearance was in the Scottish Psalter (1650). It is traditionally sung at funerals. Its beautiful words remind us that God is our guide and protector. | ||
+ | ==Tunes== | ||
+ | There are two well-known tunes associated with the hymn: | ||
+ | *Crimond CM a melody by Jessie Seymour Irvine | ||
+ | *Brother James Air CM a melody by James Leith Macbeth Bain | ||
==Words== | ==Words== | ||
Revision as of 19:53, 18 November 2008
"The Lord is my Shepherd" is one of the most famous hymns in England that takes its words from Psalm 23. Its first appearance was in the Scottish Psalter (1650). It is traditionally sung at funerals. Its beautiful words remind us that God is our guide and protector.
Tunes
There are two well-known tunes associated with the hymn:
- Crimond CM a melody by Jessie Seymour Irvine
- Brother James Air CM a melody by James Leith Macbeth Bain
Words
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
My soul he doth restore again
And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness
Even for his own name's sake
Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale
Yet will I fear none ill
For thou are with me, and thy rod
And staff me comfort still
My table thou hast furnished
In presence of my foes
My head thou dost with oil anoint
And my cup overflows
Goodness and mercy all my life
Shall surely follow me
And in God's house for evermore
My dwelling-place shall be
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