The Lord is my shepherd.
Psalm 23:1
Words: Mary E. Thalheimer & Margaret S. Haycraft, in the New Golden Shower, by William B. Bradbury, 1866, page 107.
Music: Lynde, Thuringian folk tune, arranged by John B. Cramer (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Thalheimer, Haycroft or Cramer (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Thou art my shepherd,
Caring in every need,
Thy loving lamb to feed,
Trusting Thee still.
In the green pastures low,
Where living waters flow,
Safe by Thy side I go,
Fearing no ill.
Or if my way lie
Where storms are raging nigh,
Nothing can terrify,
I trust Thee still.
How can I be afraid,
While softly on my head
Thy tender hand is laid?
I fear no ill.
Goodness and mercy
Ever shall follow me,
Till by Thy grace I see
Thy holy hill;
Lord, in that home with Thee,
Joyful eternally,
Folded Thy flock shall be,
Safe from all ill.