Psalm 23: A collection
No other writing in human history has been re-written as much as Psalm 23.
(Please send me more versions of Psalm 23 for this collection!)
(Please send me more versions of Psalm 23 for this collection!)
The King of Love my Shepherd Is
By Henry W. Baker © 1868 The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never, I nothing lack if I am His And He is mine forever. Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul He leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth. Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love He sought me, And on His shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. In death’s dark vale I fear no ill With Thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. Thou spread’st a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; And O what transport of delight From Thy pure chalice floweth! And so, through all the length of day, Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise Within Thy house forever. Included in Masterpieces of Religious Verse, James Dalton Morrison, ed., New York: Harper & Bros., 1948, p. 250. |
Psalm 23: The Shepherd Song
(for children, by Silvia Purdie) You, Jesus, you are my shepherd and me, I am your sheep. You lead and I will follow. You lead me to quiet water you lead me through the dark valley you lead me to a wonderful feast and you lead me home. With you with me I will not be afraid; how could I fear? for you are right here! 
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A Japanese Version of the 23rd Psalm
(given to my old friend Margaret Bryant from Waiwhetu Methodist on her ordination as a Deacon)
The Lord is my pace-setter, I will not rush
He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals
He provides me with images of stillness which restore my serenity
He leads me in ways of efficiency through calmness of mind
and his guidance is peace
Even though I have a great many things to accomplish each day
I will not fret
for His presence is here
His timelessness, His all importance, will keep me in balance
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity
by anointing my mind with His oils of tranquility
My cup of joyous energy overflows
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruits of my hours
for I shall walk in the pace of my Lord
and dwell in His house forever
(given to my old friend Margaret Bryant from Waiwhetu Methodist on her ordination as a Deacon)
The Lord is my pace-setter, I will not rush
He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals
He provides me with images of stillness which restore my serenity
He leads me in ways of efficiency through calmness of mind
and his guidance is peace
Even though I have a great many things to accomplish each day
I will not fret
for His presence is here
His timelessness, His all importance, will keep me in balance
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity
by anointing my mind with His oils of tranquility
My cup of joyous energy overflows
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruits of my hours
for I shall walk in the pace of my Lord
and dwell in His house forever
Photos:
The stained glass window is at the front of the Cashmere Presbyterian Church, Christchurch.
The cat is at the foot of a fresco of the Last Supper in St Mark's in Florence, Italy.
The stained glass window is at the front of the Cashmere Presbyterian Church, Christchurch.
The cat is at the foot of a fresco of the Last Supper in St Mark's in Florence, Italy.