The God of love my Shepherd is,
To watch me and to feed:
I shall not want, for I am His,
He careth for my need.
His gentle goodness leadeth me,
And makes me down to lie,
In greenest pastures fearlessly
The quiet waters by.
And so restoreth my soul:
And when I go astray
He brings me back with sweet control
Into the rightful way.
When darkness comes and death is near,
I feel my Shepherd's rod.
And so I quite forget my fear
And lean upon my God.
Thy bounties, amid all my foes,
My life, my spirit bless,
My cup of comfort overflows
With tender faithfulness.
Goodness and mercy, peace and love,
Shall fill my earthly days;
Till the eternal house above
Shall witness to my praise.
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