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The Lord's My Shepherd

Francis Rous • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 48:8-16

Verse 1

The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want. He makes me down to lie In pastures green: he leadeth me the quiet waters by.

Verse 2

My soul he doth restore again; and me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, ev’n for his own name’s sake.

Verse 3

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, yet will I fear none ill: For thou art with me; and thy rod and staff me comfort still.

Verse 4

My table thou hast furnishèd In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows.

Verse 5

Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me, And in God’s house forever more My dwelling place shall be.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 48:8-16

Reference 2

  • psalms 16:5

Reference 3

  • psalms 23

Reference 4

  • psalms 28:9

Reference 5

  • psalms 79:13

Reference 6

  • psalms 80:1

Reference 7

  • psalms 84:1

Reference 8

  • psalms 84:4

Reference 9

  • psalms 95:1-7

Reference 10

  • psalms 100
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