The Lord himself, the mighty Lord

Verse 1

The Lord Himself, the mighty Lord, Vouchsafes to be my guide; The Shepherd, by Whose constant care My wants are all supplied.

Verse 2

In tender grass He makes me feed, And gently there repose; Then leads me to cool shades, and where Refreshing water flows.

Verse 3

He does my wandering soul reclaim, And, to His endless praise, Instruct with humble zeal to walk In His most righteous ways.

Verse 4

I pass the gloomy vale of death, From fear and danger free; For there His aiding rod and staff Defend and comfort me.

Verse 5

Since God doth thus His wondrous love Through all my life extend, That life to Him I will devote, And in His temple spend.