The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1
Words: H. W. Elliott, in The Gospel Gleaner (Waco, Texas: Trio Music, 1901), alt.
Music: Pendleton H. W. Elliott, 1901 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Elliott’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want,
He leadeth me night and day,
In pastures of green, by waters so sweet,
He guides me in wisdom’s way.
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O Shepherd divine, sweet Shepherd of mine,
Lead me in the right way;
To Heaven above, where Thee I can love,
Through one eternal day.
When to the dark valley of death I come,
No evil then will I fear;
Thy rod and Thy staff will comfort me there,
And make my way bright and clear.
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The table is spread, and my soul shall feast,
And never know want or care,
Anointed with oil, my head it shall be,
My cup filled with pleasure there.
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Forever to dwell in the house of God,
The shadows all past and gone,
To Jesus my king, my praises I’ll sing,
While ages roll on, and on.
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