The Good Shepherd

 My Shepherd watches over me

He knows my every need.

Through verdant meadows, pastures green,

surely He doth lead.

All troubled thoughts He gently calms,

my soul He doth restore.

In paths of love and goodness

He guides me evermore.

Through dark the road

Thou art near.

Whither my way,

There's naught to fear,

Thy rod and Thy staff

Comfort me still.

In presence of my enemies

A table Thou dost fill.

With oil anointest Thou my head,

my cup runs goodly o'er.

And surely I shall leave Thy house,

Good Shepherd, nevermore.

~ Walter Kamens

The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Ps. 23:1