Hymnal: New Christian Hymn and Tune Book
Date: 1882
Compiler: Fillmore Brothers
Publisher/Printer: Fillmore Brothers
First Line: The Lord himself doth condescend
Topic: God/Watchcare
Writer: <no first name given> NY Dutch Reformed Collection of Psalms
Composer: William Bradbury
Meter: LM with refrain or LM double
Tune: He Leadeth Me
Hymn Number: 552
Page Number: 198, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsTHE Lord himself doth condescend
To be my Shepherd and my Friend;
I on his faithfulness rely,
His care shall all my wants supply.
In Pastures green he doth me lead,
And there in safety makes me feed;
Refreshing streams are ever nigh,
My thirsty soul to satisfy.
When strayed, or languid, I complain,
His grace revives my soul again;
For his name's sake in ways upright
He makes me walk with great delight.
Yea, when death's gloomy vale I tread,
With joy, e'en there, I'll lift my head;
From fear and dread he'll keep me free,
His rod and staff shall comfort me.
Thou spread'st a table, Lord, for me,
While foes with spite thy goodness see;
Thou dost my head and oil anoint,
And a full cup for me appoint.
Good ness and mercy shall to me,
Through all my life extended be;
And when my pilgrimage is o'er,
I'll dwell with thee for evermore.