Lyrics and Information
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Words by Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt.
Tune: RESIGNATION by North American traditional
Key signature: C major (no sharps or flats)
Time signature: 3/4
Meter: 8.6.8.6.D.
Public Domain
1. My Shepherd will supply my need: Jehovah is His Name; In pastures fresh He makes me feed, Beside the living stream. He brings my wand’ring spirit back When I forsake His ways, And leads me, for His mercy’s sake, In paths of truth and grace.
2. When I walk through the shades of death His presence is my stay; One word of His supporting grace Drives all my fears away. His hand, in sight of all my foes, Doth still my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, His oil anoints my head.
3. The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days; O may Thy house be my abode, And all my work be praise. There would I find a settled rest, While others go and come; No more a stranger, nor a guest, But like a child at home.
