The United Methodist Hymnal

138

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

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.	In death's dark vale I fear no ill, 
	with thee, dear Lord, beside me; 
	thy rod and staff my comfort still, 
	thy cross before to guide me.

5.	Thou spreadst a table in my sight; 
	thy unction grace bestoweth; 
	and oh, what transport of delight 
	from thy pure chalice floweth!

6.	And so through all the length of days, 
	thy goodness faileth never; 
	Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise 
	within thy house forever.

WORDS: Henry W. Baker, 1868
Scripture: Psalm 23
Theme: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Comfort; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services; Holy Communion; Presence (Holy Spirit); Providence; The Glory of the Triune God: Providence