The Lord is my shepherd having no want,
Because there is nothing here to taunt;
He makes me lie down in grazing lands,
As He watches over me as He stands;
He takes me by the stillness of a stream,
So peaceful and tranquil as it may seem;
He encourages me to restore my soul,
Knows my problems want to console;
He leads me down a path for His sake,
Shows me what is real and what is fake;
Even with walking past the destruction,
Fear seems to have a great reduction;
I will fear no evil knowing He's here,
His rod and staff chase all the fear;
He prepares dinner to eat with my foe,
Pours oil on my head and cup overflow;
Fortune and love continue thru my life,
No longer with the fear of any strife;
Shall I depart from His way never,
Rather dwell in His house forever.
