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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
Eb
About this Hymn
To be honest, I never set out to write yet another version of probably the most covered psalm in history. And it came amazingly quickly—just in a few minutes from start to finish. We usually think of Psalm 23 as a psalm of comfort, perhaps in a time of difficulty or sorrow. But I found in myself a response of faith; if it is true that there is goodness and mercy following me every day, that there are indeed still waters and green pastures to find in my life, then I want to declare, "I will trust in you." I have also found that congregations love it when they can sing in parts, and the chorus provides a simple yet effective way of making a beautiful sound together. – Stuart Townend
Lyrics
Verse 1
The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want. He makes me lie in pastures green. He leads me by the still, still waters; his goodness restores my soul.
Chorus
And I will trust in you alone, and I will trust in you alone. For your endless mercy follows me; your goodness will lead me home.
Verse 2
He guides my ways in righteousness, and he anoints my head with oil; and my cup, it overflows with joy; I feast on his pure delight.
Verse 3
And though I walk the darkest path, I will not fear the evil one; for you are with me, and your rod and staff are the comfort I need to know.
The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want. He makes me lie in pastures green. He leads me by the still, still waters; his goodness restores my soul.
Chorus
And I will trust in you alone, and I will trust in you alone. For your endless mercy follows me; your goodness will lead me home.
Verse 2
He guides my ways in righteousness, and he anoints my head with oil; and my cup, it overflows with joy; I feast on his pure delight.
Verse 3
And though I walk the darkest path, I will not fear the evil one; for you are with me, and your rod and staff are the comfort I need to know.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Stuart Townend © 1996 Getty Music Hymns And Songs / Thankyou Music Ltd (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)