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The Lord My Shepherd Is

Isaac Watts (1717) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 23

Verse 1

The Lord my shepherd is, I shall be well supplied; since he is mine and I am his, what can I want beside?

Verse 2

He leads me to the place where heavenly pasture grows, where living waters gently pass, and full salvation flows.

Verse 3

If e’er I go astray, he will my soul reclaim, and guide me in his own right way for his most holy Name.

Verse 4

In sight of all my foes you will a table spread: my cup with blessings overflows, and joy exalts my head.

Verse 5

The bounties of your love shall crown my following days; nor from your house will I remove, nor cease to speak your praise!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 23

Reference 2

  • song-of-solomon 2:16

Reference 3

  • ezekiel 37:24