Psalm 23 - A New Song

Since one of the Lectionary readings for this Sunday is Psalm 23 I am sharing a song that I wrote a few years back based on that particular passage.  It's not my favorite psalm (I don't even really like it...)  and this isn't a great song, by any means.  But it is what it is and, if you like it, it's yours.




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Yahweh's my shepherd,
I shall not want
in grassy fields he lets me rest.
To quiet streams
Yahweh leads me now
and restores my spirit
on paths of justice.

Even though I walk through 
a valley dark as death
I should fear no danger.
Even though I walk through
a valley dark as death
your rod and staff are there for me.

You prepare a feast
for me to enjoy
under the eyes of my enemies.
Kindness and love,
they chase after me
they follow me  all the way.

I will make my home in
the house of the Lord,
in the house of Yahweh.
I will make my home in
the presence of the Lord,
I will dwell with him forever.