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Guided by Grace: Navigating Life's Valleys with Deliverance
Lyrics
The Lord is my shepherd
The speaker acknowledges the Lord as their shepherd, expressing a sense of guidance and care.
I shall not want
Confidence in divine provision, indicating contentment and fulfillment in the Lord.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures
The Lord provides tranquility and nourishment, symbolized by green pastures.
Leads me beside still waters
God leads the speaker beside peaceful waters, suggesting a journey of spiritual calmness.
He restoreth my soul
The Lord rejuvenates and heals the speaker's soul, emphasizing divine restoration.
Leads me in the paths of righteousness
Guidance in righteous paths is attributed to the Lord, highlighting a moral and virtuous direction.
For His names sake
Actions and protection are for the sake of the Lord's name, indicating divine purpose.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
The speaker faces challenging times symbolized by the valley of the shadow of death.
I will fear no evil
Fearlessness in the face of adversity, expressing trust in divine protection.
You are with me
Assurance of God's constant presence and support in challenging circumstances.
Your rod an staff
The comforting symbolism of God's rod and staff, providing guidance and protection.
They comfort me
Continued comfort and assurance through the presence of God's guidance.
You are with me
Reiteration of the Lord's companionship and support.
Oh Lord
An address to the Lord expressing reverence and acknowledgment of His presence.
You prepare a table before me
God's provision and protection even in the presence of adversaries.
In the presence of my enemies
A symbolic act of honor and blessing amid challenging circumstances.
You anoint my head with oil
Anointing with oil as a gesture of divine favor and consecration.
My cup runneth over
A metaphorical overflowing cup symbolizing abundance and blessings.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life
Confidence in the continuous presence of goodness and mercy throughout life.
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord, forever
Anticipation of eternal dwelling in the house of the Lord, expressing devotion.
You are with me
Reiteration of God's presence and the comforting symbolism of the rod and staff.
Your rod an staff
Continued reassurance through the comforting guidance of God's rod and staff.
They comfort me
Reiteration of comfort and support through the divine presence.
You are with me
Confirmation of God's constant companionship and support.
Oh Lord
A repeated expression of reverence and acknowledgment of the Lord's presence.
The Lord is my shepherd
A restatement of the opening lines, emphasizing the Lord as the speaker's shepherd.
I shall not want
Reiteration of contentment and fulfillment in the Lord's provision.
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