Reference [Psalms of David Imitated (1719)],
Jan 1719
My Shepherd will supply my Need
My Shepherd will supply my Need
1. My Shepherd will supply my Need,
Jehovah is his Name;
In Pastures fresh he makes me feed
Beside the living Stream.
2. He brings my wandring Spirit back
When I forsake his Ways;
And leads me for his Mercy’s sake
In Paths of Truth and Grace.
3. When I walk thro’ the shades of Death
Thy Presence is my stay;
A Word of thy supporting Breath
Drives all my Fears away.
4. Thy Hand in sight of all my Foes
Doth still my Table spread;
My Cup with Blessings overflows,
Thine Oyl anoints my Head.
5. The sure Provisions of my God
Attend me all my Days;
O may thy House be mine Abode
And all my Work be Praise!
6. There would I find a settled Rest,
(While others go and come)
No more a Stranger or a Guest,
But like a Child at Home.