When the Lord's My Shepherd
 
1. When the Lord's my Shepherd I am His own lamb,
Sharing His own nature, walking in His plan.
Not like a wolf to howl and sieze the prey,
I'm happy with His peaceful grassy way!
Not like a wolf to howl and sieze the prey,
I'm happy with His peaceful grassy way!  
 
2. When the Lord's my Shepherd waters are so still;
Troubles don't upset me, resting in His will.
Kept from all straying by His staff and rod;
Laws and corrections: comfort from my God!
Kept from all straying by His staff and rod;
Laws and corrections: comfort from my God!  
 
3. When the Lord's my Shepherd enemies are near;
But He spreads a table filled with holy cheer.
"Come and partake, you wand'rers in the way!
My cup o'erflows to everlasting day."
"Come and partake, you wand'rers in the way!
My cup o'erflows to everlasting day."  
 
4. When the Lord's my Shepherd I am His own sheep;
Only follow His voice, His commandments keep.
Goodness and mercy follow all my days;
In His own temple I will sing His praise!
Goodness and mercy follow all my days;
In His own temple I will sing His praise!  
 
Text: Psalm 23 (paraphrase)