LBW #456, "The King of Love My Shepherd Is"
Devotion
The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never
I nothing lack if I am his, and He is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he leadeth
And, where the verdant pastures grow with food celestial feedeth
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, but yet in love he sought me
And on his shoulder gently laid, and home rejoicing brought me.
In death’s dark vale I fear not ill, with thee, dear Lord, beside me
Thy rod and staff my comfort still: thy cross before to guide me.
Prayer
O Great Shepherd, help us follow as you feed and lead us. There is much that frightens and distracts us from your call to follow you, but when you walk beside us, we can be emboldened to bring good news to the poor, care for the least of these, and to work for peace and justice in your holy world, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.