Psalm 23
Words: Brady and Tate, A New Version of the Psalms of David
1 The Lord himself, the mighty Lord,
vouchsafes to be my guide;
The shepherd, by whose constant care
my wants are all supplied.
2 In tender grass he makes me feed,
and gently there repose;
Then leads me to cool shades, and where
refreshing water flows.
3 He does my wand'ring soul reclaim,
and, to his endless praise,
Instruct with humble zeal to want
in his most righteous ways.
4 I pass the gloomy vale of death,
from fear and danger free;
For there his aiding rod and staff
defend and comfort me.
5 In presence of my spiteful foes
he does my table spread,
He crowns my cup with cheerful wine,
with oil anoints my head.
6 Since God does thus his wondrous love
through all my life extend,
That life to him I will devote,
and in his temple spend.
