Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition
402 Protection (Second)
Words: Joseph Addison, 1712
Music: C. F. Letson, 1869
Meter: Long Particular Meter (8,8,8,8,8,8)
The Lord my pasture shall prepare,
And feed me with a shepherd’s care;
His presence shall my wants supply,
And guard me with a watchful eye;
My noonday walks He shall attend,
And all my midnight hours defend.
With gloomy horrors overspread,
Though in the paths of death I tread;
My steadfast heart shall fear no ill,
For Thou, Oh Lord, art with me still;
Thy friendly crook shall give me aid,
And guide me through the dreadful shade.
And feed me with a shepherd’s care;
His presence shall my wants supply,
And guard me with a watchful eye;
My noonday walks He shall attend,
And all my midnight hours defend.
With gloomy horrors overspread,
Though in the paths of death I tread;
My steadfast heart shall fear no ill,
For Thou, Oh Lord, art with me still;
Thy friendly crook shall give me aid,
And guide me through the dreadful shade.