The Lord's My Shepherd I'll Not Want
Finding Comfort and Guidance: The Lord's Tender Care
Lyrics
The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want
The speaker acknowledges the Lord as their shepherd, expressing contentment and trust in His provision.
He makes me down to lie
The Lord makes the speaker lie down, suggesting a sense of rest and peace under His care.
In pastures green, He leadeth me
Describes the Lord leading the speaker to green pastures, symbolizing nourishment and abundance.
The quiet waters by
Depicts the Lord guiding the speaker beside quiet waters, representing tranquility and safety.
My soul He doth restore again
The speaker believes the Lord restores their soul, emphasizing spiritual renewal or rejuvenation.
And me to walk doth make
Expresses the idea that the Lord enables the speaker to walk in righteousness.
Within the paths of righteousness
Describes the paths of righteousness as a way of life, chosen for the Lord's name's sake.
Even for His own name's sake
Emphasizes that the Lord's actions are motivated by His own name's sake, highlighting His character.
Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale
Even in the face of death or difficult times, the speaker expresses confidence and fearlessness.
Yet will I fear no ill
Despite walking through challenging situations, the speaker trusts in the Lord's protection.
For Thou art with me, and Thy rod
The speaker finds comfort in the presence of the Lord and His guidance, represented by the rod and staff.
And staff me comfort still
Reiterates the comforting role of the Lord's rod and staff in the speaker's life.
My table Thou hast furnished
The Lord provides abundantly, symbolized by a furnished table, even in the presence of adversaries.
In presence of my foes
Expresses divine protection and provision in the face of enemies.
My head Thou dost with oil anoint
Describes the Lord anointing the speaker's head with oil, signifying blessing and consecration.
And my cup overflows
Symbolizes the overflow of blessings, with the cup representing abundance and prosperity.
Goodness and mercy all my life
Anticipates a life filled with God's goodness and mercy, emphasizing divine care throughout the speaker's life.
Shall surely follow me
Confidently asserts that goodness and mercy will follow the speaker throughout their life journey.
And in God's house forevermore
Expresses the speaker's assurance of dwelling in God's house eternally, signifying a secure and everlasting relationship with the Lord.
My dwelling-place shall be
Concludes with the speaker finding their permanent dwelling place in God's house, emphasizing eternal security and closeness to the Lord.
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