Psalm 16: Shepherd Me, O God

GC 31 - Marty Haugen

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Refrain
Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, 
beyond my fears, from death into life.

Verse 1
God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want, 
I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love, 
I walk by the quiet waters of peace.

Verse 2
Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul, 
you lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth, 
my spirit shall sing the music of your name.

Verse 3
Though I should wander the valley of death, 
I fear no evil, for you are at my side, 
your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope.

Verse 4
You have set me a banquet of love in the face of hatred, 
crowning me with love beyond my pow'r to hold.

Verse 5
Surely your kindness and mercy follow me 
all the days of my life; 
I will dwell in the house of my God for evermore.

Text: Psalm 23; Marty Haugen, b.1950, © 1986, GIA Publications, Inc.

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