The King of Love my Shepherd is (Edward Bairstow)
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- CPDL #23472: Sibelius 4
- Editor: John K. Patterson (submitted 2011-05-04). Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 84 kB Copyright: CPDL
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Title: The King of Love my Shepherd is
Composer: Edward Bairstow
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: Organ
Published: 1931
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Original text and translations
English text
The King of love my shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his
And he is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow,
My ransomed soul he leadeth
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
With thee, dear Lord, beside me,
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.
Thou spreadst a table in my sight;
Thine unction grace bestoweth;
And, oh, what transport of delight
From thy pure chalice floweth!
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love he sought me
And gently on his shoulder laid
And home, rejoicing, brought me.
And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never.
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
Within thy house forever.