162. L. M. 61. God our Shepherd. Ps. 23. *ADDISON. 1 THE Lord 2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, 3 Though in the paths of death I tread, 4 Though, in a bare and rugged way, The Same. Ps. 23. 1 THE Lord my shepherd is: 2 He leads me to the place 3 If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim, WATTS. And guides me in his own right way, 4 Whilst he affords his aid, Though I should walk through death's dark shade, My shepherd's with me there. 5 In sight of all my foes Thou dost my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, And joy exalts my head. 6 The bounties of thy love Shall crown my following days; Nor from thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak thy praise. 14 164. 11s M. *BYROM. The Same. Ps. 23. 1 THE Lord is our shepherd, our guardian, and guide; Whatever we want he will kindly provide; To sheep of his pasture his mercies abound; 2 The Lord is our shepherd-what, then, shall we fear? Shall dangers affrighten us while he is near? -when he calls us, we'll walk through the the vale, 0, no The shadow of death, but our hearts shall not fail. 3 Afraid by ourselves to pursue the dark way, 4 The Lord is become our salvation and song; Be joyful through life, and resigned in our death. 165. 7s M. MERRICK. The Same. Ps. 23. 1 Lo, my Shepherd's hand divine! 2 When I faint with summer's heat, To the streams that, still and slow, 3 He my soul anew shall frame, 4 Thou my plenteous board hast spread; 5 Constant, to my latest end, 166. 11s M. *MONTGOMERY. The Same. Ps. 23. 1 THE Lord is my shepherd-no want shall I know; I feed in green pastures-safe folded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow; Restores me when wandering-redeems when oppressed. 2 Through valley and shadow of death though I stray, Since thou art my guardian, no evil I fear; 3 In midst of affliction my table is spread; With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er · With perfume and oil thou anointest my head ;O what shall I ask of thy providence more? 4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God, |