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