The Lord's My Shepherd

Britjojo · **Joined:** Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:10 am **Posts:** 24

I have heard this as a chant, as a hymn and recited as a poem. However it has been used in some form at every single funeral I have ever attended and always brings back memories of lost loved ones.

The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want.
he makes me down to lie
in pastures green; he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.

My soul he doth restore again;
and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness,
even for his own Name's sake.

Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale,
yet will I fear no ill;
for thou art with me; and thy rod
and staff my comfort still.

My table thou hast furnished
in presence of my foes;
my head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me;
and in God's house forevermore
my dwelling place shall be.

Words: Francis Rowe, 1650

micheal · **Joined:** Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:37 pm **Posts:** 90

We actually sing this song in church everyone in a while. It's a song.

illuseesion · **Joined:** Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:13 pm **Posts:** 94

we sing this too at our local church. This song brings back memories for me too about my family and all my friends who passed on. This is a well written poem.

crystal · **Joined:** Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:57 pm **Posts:** 101

It is actually based on Psalm 23, written by King David. Here it is in the King James Version of the Old Testament:

Psalm 23

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

willyable · **Joined:** Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:46 pm **Posts:** 72

This is a very well known piece of literature. I've seen this used at many funerals that i've been to. Thats cool to know that this actually came from the bible.

illuseesion · **Joined:** Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:13 pm **Posts:** 94

I did not realize that it was an actual passage from the bible. Thats cool to know. Thanks for posting this passage from the bible, crystal.

crystal · **Joined:** Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:57 pm **Posts:** 101

Your welcome. I like to think. I am on the right path. Although our paths are crooked. We never know when the path may go off track. I try to read the bible each day. Thank you all for sharing.

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