The Lord Is My Shepherd
Guided by Grace: The Comforting Journey in 'The Lord Is My Shepherd'Lyrics
The Lord is my shepherd, I have all that I need
The speaker declares a personal connection with the Lord, acknowledging Him as a shepherd providing all necessities.
He lies me gently down in pastures of green
Expresses being gently guided to serene places symbolized by green pastures, emphasizing divine care and guidance.
The Lord is my shepherd, He supplies all my needs
Reiterates the Lord's role as a provider, meeting all needs and demonstrating His abundance in the speaker's life.
I am forever thankful for all He did for me
Gratitude expressed for the Lord's actions, emphasizing a perpetual sense of thankfulness for His deeds.
He leads me to peaceful streams
Describes being led to tranquil streams, highlighting the restorative nature of the Lord's guidance on the speaker's soul.
And there restores my soul
Reflects on the rejuvenation of the soul in the Lord's presence near calming waters.
His rod and His staff they comfort me
Mentions the comforting aspects of the Lord's rod and staff, symbolizing protection and guidance in challenging times.
He prepares a table in the face of my enemies
Portrays a scene of divine preparation, with a table set even in the presence of adversaries, showcasing the Lord's provision.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Acknowledges facing difficulties but expresses confidence in overcoming fear with the Lord's presence during challenging times.
I won't fear anything
Declares a lack of fear in the face of adversity, indicating trust in the Lord's protection.
I will rest in the hands of my almighty King
Commits to finding rest and security in the hands of the almighty King, indicating reliance on divine strength.
For He will surely safely keep me
Confidently anticipates the Lord's safekeeping, emphasizing trust in His ability to protect and guide.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have all that I need
Reiterates the initial declaration of the Lord as a personal shepherd, emphasizing abundance and fulfillment of needs.
He lies me gently down in pastures of green
Restates the imagery of being gently led to peaceful places, reinforcing the theme of divine guidance.
The Lord is my shepherd, He supplies all my needs
Reaffirms the Lord's role as a provider, supplying all needs and prompting perpetual gratitude.
I am forever thankful for all He did for me
Expresses enduring gratitude for all the Lord has done, emphasizing a continuous sense of thankfulness.
He anoints my head will oil
Describes the symbolic act of anointing with oil, signifying divine favor and blessing on the speaker's life.
My cup of blessing runneth over
Highlights an overflowing cup of blessings, indicating abundance and divine generosity in the speaker's life.
Surely mercy will follow me
Anticipates the constant presence of mercy, emphasizing its continual pursuit in the speaker's journey.
And I will dwell in the house of my Lord for eternity
Expresses the speaker's confidence in dwelling eternally in the house of the Lord, signifying a lasting connection with God.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Repeats the acknowledgment of facing challenges but emphasizes the absence of fear due to the Lord's presence.
I won't fear anything
Reiterates the commitment to fearlessness, emphasizing trust in finding rest in the hands of the almighty King.
I will rest in the hands of my almighty King
Renews the declaration of finding rest in the Lord's hands, expressing confidence in His ability to provide security.
For He will surely safely keep me
Confidently anticipates the Lord's continued safekeeping, reinforcing trust in divine protection.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Repeats the acknowledgment of facing challenges in the valley of the shadow of death, emphasizing fearlessness.
I won't fear anything
Restates the commitment to fearlessness, expressing reliance on the Lord's strength during difficult times.
I will rest in the hand of my almighty King
Renews the declaration of finding rest in the hand of the almighty King, reinforcing trust in divine security.
For He will surely safely keep me
Confidently anticipates the Lord's continued safekeeping, emphasizing enduring trust in divine protection.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have all that I need
Reiterates the initial declaration of the Lord as a personal shepherd, emphasizing the completeness of provision and abundance.
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