He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Psalm 23:2–3
Words: Mary S. Leonard, 1908.
Music: F. A. Clark (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Clark or Leonard (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Into the valleys of blessing
My shepherd leads;
Peace is my spirit possessing,
My soul He feeds.
Pastures so green are around me,
Waters of life shall flow;
Fairest of flowers surround me,
Ever I onward go.
Refrain
My shepherd leads along the way,
Kept by His care I cannot stray;
In tender love, to realms above,
My shepherd leads me home!
Into the ways that are weary
My shepherd leads;
Dark tho’ the skies be and dreary,
He knows my needs.
Heavy the load I am bearing,
Love hath my pathway planned;
Trusting, I’m still forward faring,
Led by my shepherd’s hand.
Refrain
Into the land all immortal
My shepherd leads;
Unto the glorious portal
My way He heeds.
Mansions of heavenly splendor
Wait me when I shall come.
Led by my shepherd so tender
Unto my Father’s home.
Refrain