The Lord is My Shepherd

I sent "Irish" a copy of George Thalben-Ball and the Temple Church Choir's recording and text of the hynm "The Lord is My Shepherd". This is my favorite hymn of all time. It is Psalm 23 put to music by Jessie Seymoure Irvine in 1872.

My prayer is that Irish will find Christ in his heart this Christmas, and that the green leaves of hope and joy will blossom for him this day onward.

The 23rd Psalm (King James Version)

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.