JESUS CHRIST >> LOVE OF CHRIST FOR US
SDAH 197
The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am His,
And He is mine forever.
Text
1
The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am His,
And He is mine forever.
2
Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul He leadeth,
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
3
Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.
4
And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd! I would sing Thy praise
Within Thy house forever.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Ps 23:1 (b) Ps 23:2 (c) Luke 15:5 (d) Ps 23:6
Author
Henry W. Baker (1821-1877)
Year Published
1868
Hymn Tune
DOMINUS REGIT ME
Metrical Number
8.7.8.7.
Composer
John B. Dykes (1823-1876)
Tune Source
1868
Alternate Tune / Rhythm / Harmony
ST. COLUMBA SDAH 639
Hymn Score
Piano Accompaniment
Notes
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