My Shepherd Is the Lamb

My Shepherd is the Lamb,
The living Lord Who died;
With all things good I ever am
By Him supplied.
He richly feeds my soul
With blessings from above,
And leads me where the rivers roll
Of endless love.

My soul He doth restore
Whene’er I go astray;
He makes my cup of joy run o’er
From day to day;
His love, so full, so free,
Anoints my head with oil;
Mercy and goodness follow me,
Fruit of His toil.

When faith and hope shall cease,
And love abide alone,
Then shall I see Him face to face,
And know as known.
Still shall I lift my voice,
His praise my song shall be;
And I will in His love rejoice
Who died for me.

Author: Horatius Bonar

Year: 1870

This is a metrical paraphrase of Psalm 23 by Horatius Bonar, often appearing in his collections or later hymnals. The style, phrasing, and themes (especially the emphasis on Christ's atoning death) are characteristic of Bonar; no strong alternate attributions found.