1. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and
thy staff they comfort me.
5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my
life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
The Good Shepard
The good shepherd guides his little flock
Each lamb accounted dear
The steady lead of the wooden crook
Not to punish, but to steer
He uses the terrain to teach the fold
Uses obstacles to teach to draw near
When they reach the ridge and then behold
They have learned to persevere
The good shepherd gives promise of peaceful life
When his flock follows closely his lead
The assurance of tranquility through worldly strife
Imitating Him in thought, word and deed
The good shepherd gathers up his lambs
And guides them safely from the hungry beasts
Lifting each little stray into his hands
To Him the greatest is the least
The good shepherd pastures His hungry flock
In plains filled with grasses sweet
And the flock rests in peace under his sturdy crook
And in trust, kneels beside his feet
