Religion

Psalm 23

by Sir John Denham 1615–1669

From A Version of the Psalms of David (1714)

Religion

My Shepherd is the living Lord;
To me my Food and Ease
The rich luxuriant Fields afford;
The Streams my Thirst appease;
My Soul restor'd he'l gently lead
Into the Paths of Peace;
To walk in Shades among the Dead,
My Hopes, not Fears, increase.

His Rod and Staff are still my Guide,
He stands before my Foes:
For me a Feast he does provide,
My sparkling Cup o'er-flows.
He with sweet Oil anoints my Head;
His Mercy, Grace, and Praise,
Have me into his Temple led,
Where I will end my Days.

MLA

Denham, John. “Psalm 23.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/denham/27/.

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Denham, John. “Psalm 23.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/denham/27/.

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