This remarkable choir did a great service by performing this beloved hymn by shelley. I searched some hours before coming across this music, and found it difficult to find the tune, let alone the correct combination of tune and lyrics. Yes, I am a novice at many things, but found it disappointing that it was difficult as it was. Thank you, Cupertino group!
1 The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never. I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he leadeth; and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed, but yet in love he sought me; and on his shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill, with thee, dear Lord, beside me; thy rod and staff my comfort still, thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spreadst a table in my sight; thy unction grace bestoweth; and oh, what transport of delight from thy pure chalice floweth! 6 And so through all the length of days, thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise within thy house forever.
I love that you chose to type out the gorgeous lyrics to this beautiful song for everyone to enjoy. Thank you! Being very familiar with this lovely, classical piece (having sung it many, many times over the years myself) I did want to point out that this Choir Director chose to change some of the words on verse five to (probably) make them more understandable to a modern audience. The changes are: Replacing the word "unction" in the phrase "Thy 'unction' grace bestoweth" to "Thy 'healing' grace bestoweth." They also changed the phrase "and oh, 'what' transport of delight, from 'Thy pure chalice' floweth" to "and Oh, the transport of delight, with which my 'cup o'r floweth." I know...I know. Tiny changes but hoping someone reading this years from now will see the lovely old English word "unction," (meaning: a soothing salve or balm, an anointing) and understand what aspect the writer was trying to convey about his Savior's attributes through his choice of words. This was a beautiful offering by this choir.
Wonderful rendition of this anthem.
Choir and accompanist in perfect harmony.
Thanks for posting.
This remarkable choir did a great service by performing this beloved hymn by shelley. I searched some hours before coming across this music, and found it difficult to find the tune, let alone the correct combination of tune and lyrics. Yes, I am a novice at many things, but found it disappointing that it was difficult as it was. Thank you, Cupertino group!
Absolutely beautiful. The words sung so clearly!! I love this version so much. Remember singing it at FBC NOLA many, many years ago.
1 The King of love my shepherd is,
whose goodness faileth never.
I nothing lack if I am his,
and he is mine forever.
2 Where streams of living water flow,
my ransomed soul he leadeth;
and where the verdant pastures grow,
with food celestial feedeth.
3 Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed,
but yet in love he sought me;
and on his shoulder gently laid,
and home, rejoicing, brought me.
4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill,
with thee, dear Lord, beside me;
thy rod and staff my comfort still,
thy cross before to guide me.
5 Thou spreadst a table in my sight;
thy unction grace bestoweth;
and oh, what transport of delight
from thy pure chalice floweth!
6 And so through all the length of days,
thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
within thy house forever.
I love that you chose to type out the gorgeous lyrics to this beautiful song for everyone to enjoy. Thank you!
Being very familiar with this lovely, classical piece (having sung it many, many times over the years myself) I did want to point out that this Choir Director chose to change some of the words on verse five to (probably) make them more understandable to a modern audience.
The changes are:
Replacing the word "unction" in the phrase "Thy 'unction' grace bestoweth" to "Thy 'healing' grace bestoweth."
They also changed the phrase "and oh, 'what' transport of delight, from 'Thy pure chalice' floweth" to "and Oh, the transport of delight, with which my 'cup o'r floweth."
I know...I know. Tiny changes but hoping someone reading this years from now will see the lovely old English word "unction," (meaning: a soothing salve or balm, an anointing) and understand what aspect the writer was trying to convey about his Savior's attributes through his choice of words.
This was a beautiful offering by this choir.