| Text: | The King of Love My Shepherd Is |
| Author: | Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 |
| Tune: | ST. COLUMBA |
| Harmonizer: | A. Gregory Murray, OSB, b. 1905 |
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
My ransomed soul he's leading,
And where the verdant pastures grow
With food celestial feeding.
3 Confused and foolish oft I 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 transport of 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 for ever.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | The King of love my shepherd is |
| Title: | The King of Love My Shepherd Is |
| Author: | Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 (alt.) |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1986 |
| Scripture: | ; ; ; |
| Topic: | Eucharist; Funeral; Penance (14 more...) |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | ST. COLUMBA |
| Harmonizer: | A. Gregory Murray, OSB, b. 1905 |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
| Source: | Gaelic |
| Copyright: | Harm. © A. Gregory Murray |