Lyrics
The Lord is my Shepherd
The speaker acknowledges a close relationship with the Lord, referring to Him as a Shepherd.
I shall not want
Expresses contentment and confidence in the Lord's provision, indicating a lack of material or spiritual lack.
He's the giver of new life
Attributes the ability to experience renewal or rebirth to the Lord.
The Lord is my Shepherd
Reiterates the personal connection with the Lord as a Shepherd.
I shall not want
Reaffirms trust in the Lord's provision and care, echoing the sentiment from line 2.
He's the giver of new life
Restates the idea of the Lord being a source of new life and vitality.
There is no place I can hide away from you
Acknowledges the omnipresence of the Lord, implying there is no place to hide from divine presence.
No where that I can go run away from you
Affirms the impossibility of escaping from the Lord, emphasizing His all-encompassing presence.
Even in the valley
Even in difficult times symbolized by the valley, the speaker expresses confidence and fearlessness.
I will fear no evil
Declares the absence of fear in the face of adversity, relying on the Lord's protection.
For my God is with me
Asserts the comforting presence of God, providing security from all sides.
On all sides
Emphasizes God's encompassing support in various situations.
Even in the fury
Even in times of intense emotion or challenges, the speaker remains assured of God's presence.
When the flames surround me
Describes a situation where difficulties surround the speaker, possibly using flames as a metaphor for challenges.
I know you are with me in the fire
Confidently asserts the continuous presence of the Lord even in the midst of challenges and adversity.
The Lord is my Helper
Reiterates the Lord's role as a Helper, emphasizing divine assistance and support.
I shall not want
Reflects confidence in the Lord's provision, echoing sentiments from lines 2 and 5.
He won't leave me on my own
Assures that the Lord will not abandon the speaker, emphasizing a sense of companionship.
No height no depth
States that no measure of height or depth, or anything created, can sever the connection with the Lord's love.
Nor anything created
Emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the Lord's love, beyond any conceivable measure or creation.
Can separate
Asserts the inseparability from the divine love, regardless of external factors.
Me from this love
Confirms the enduring nature of the love described throughout the lyrics.
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