The Lord Is My Shepherd ======================= m: Thomas Koschat, 1862 (1845-1914) w: James Montgomery, 1822 (1771-1854); based on Psalm 23 [Verse 1] The Lord is my Shepherd; no want shall I know. I feed in green pastures, safe folded, I rest. He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow, Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when opprest, Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when opprest. [Verse 2] Thro' the valley and shadow of death tho' I stray, Since Thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear. Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay, No harm shall befall me with my Comforter near, No harm shall befall me with my Comforter near. [Verse 3] In the midst of affliction, my table is spread! With blessings unmeasured, my cup runneth o'er; With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head; O what shall I ask of Thy providence more? O what shall I ask of Thy providence more? [Verse 4] Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God, Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above. I seek, by the path which my forefathers trod, Thro' the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love, Thro' the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love.