Psalm 23 (Version 3)
Psalm Text
The Lord my shepherd is,
I shall be well supply'd;
Since he is mine, and I am his,
What can I want beside?
He leads me to the place
Where heavenly pasture grows,
Where living waters gently pass,
And full salvation flows.
If e'er I go astray,
He doth my soul reclaim,
And guides me in his own right way,
For his most holy name.
While he affords his aid,
I cannot yield to fear;
Tho' I should walk thro' death's dark shade
My Shepherd's with me there.
In spite of all my foes,
Thou dost my table spread,
My cup with blessings overflows,
And joy exalts my head.
The bounties of thy love
Shall crown my following days;
Nor from thy house will I remove,
Nor cease to speak thy praise.
About This Psalm
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- 1719 Isaac Watts
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This metrical psalm text is in the public domain.