43. I have a Shepherd

1. I have a Shepherd, One I love so well;

   How he has blessed me tongue can never tell;

   On the Cross He suffered, shed his blood and died

   That I might ever in His love confide.

   Following Jesus, ever day by day,

   Nothing can harm me when he leads the way;

   Darkness or sunshine, whate'er befall,

   Jesus, the Shepherd, is my All in all.

2. Pastures abundant doth His hand provide,

   Still waters flowing ever at my side;

   Goodness and mercy follow on my track,

   With such a Shepherd, nothing can I lack.

3. When labour's ended and the journey done,

   Then He will lead me safely to my home;

   There I shall dwell in rapture pure and sweet,

   With all the loved ones gathered round His feet.