The Lord is My Shepherd
Cissy Houston and Hezekiah Walker Lyrics
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I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down
In green pastures
He leadeth me beside the still waters
Oh, He restoreth my soul
He restoreth my soul
He restoreth my soul
Oh thank you, Lord
I wanna thank you
(He leadeth me) for leading me in the path of righteousness
In the path of righteousness
Just for His name's sake
Oh yeah, though I walk through the valley of shadow of death
I will fear no evil
For thou art with me
Thy rod and thy staff
And you comfort me
I wanna thank you for comforting me (And you comfort me)
Every day (And you comfort me)
All the way (And you comfort me)
Thank you, Lord (And you comfort me)
For just comforting me
Thank you, Lord
He prepareth a table before me
In the presence of my enemies
He anointeth my head with oil
And my cup keeps running over and over and over yeah
Surely goodness and mercy
Shall follow me all the days of my life
Then shall I know that I
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever and ever
I believe (Forever and ever) down in my soul
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
(Forever and ever) Ever and ever
Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen (Amen), Amen (Amen), Amen (Amen)
Amen
Wonderful counselor
Prince of peace
Mighty good shepherd
I love you, Lord
The lyrics of "The Lord Is My Shepherd" by Cissy Houston with Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir are based on Psalm 23, which is a beautiful expression of faith and trust in God. The first verse declares that the Lord is the shepherd who takes care of his sheep and provides for their needs, so the singer does not lack anything. The second verse describes how the Lord leads the sheep to peaceful and refreshing places, where they can rest and be restored. The third verse acknowledges that sometimes the path may be difficult, and the shadows of death may loom, but the singer will not be afraid, because the Lord is with them, guiding and comforting them. The fourth verse expresses gratitude for the Lord's abundance and generosity in the midst of enemies and challenges. The final verse exults in the assurance of God's goodness and mercy following the singer all the days of their life, in this world and the next, and the longing to dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
The song has a simple and rhythmic melody that enhances the emotional impact of the lyrics. The strong and clear voices of the choir convey a sense of unity and conviction that invites the listener to join in the praise and worship of the Lord. The repetition of the phrases "He restoreth my soul" and "And you comfort me" underscores the themes of restoration and comfort, emphasizing the personal and intimate relationship between the singer and the Lord.
Line by Line Meaning
The Lord is my shepherd
The Lord is the one who guides me and leads me in the right direction
I shall not want
I will never be in need because the Lord takes care of me
He maketh me to lie down
He helps me find peace and rest
In green pastures
He places me in beautiful and plentiful places
He leadeth me beside the still waters
He guides me to a calm and peaceful place
Oh, He restoreth my soul
He brings my spirit back to life and rejuvenates me
Oh thank you, Lord
Expressing gratitude towards the Lord
I wanna thank you
Showing appreciation towards the Lord
(He leadeth me) for leading me in the path of righteousness
Expressing gratitude towards the Lord for leading me towards the right path
In the path of righteousness
Following the right path guided by the Lord
Just for His name's sake
Following the right path for the glory of the Lord's name
Oh yeah, though I walk through the valley of shadow of death
Even if I face the most challenging and threatening situations
I will fear no evil
I will not be afraid because the Lord is with me
For thou art with me
The Lord is always with me
Thy rod and thy staff
The Lord's guidance and protection
And you comfort me
The Lord's presence brings comfort to me
Every day
The Lord is always present every day
All the way
The Lord is with me throughout my journey
Thank you, Lord
Showing appreciation towards the Lord
He prepareth a table before me
The Lord provides for me and takes care of me
In the presence of my enemies
The Lord provides for me even in difficult situations
He anointeth my head with oil
The Lord blesses me and showers me with His goodness and grace
And my cup keeps running over and over and over yeah
The Lord blesses me abundantly beyond my needs
Surely goodness and mercy
The Lord's kindness and love
Shall follow me all the days of my life
The Lord's kindness and love will always be with me
Then shall I know that I
Realizing that the Lord is the one who blesses and provides for me
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
I will be in the presence of the Lord
Forever and ever
For all eternity
I believe (Forever and ever) down in my soul
Believing in the Lord's promises and guidance with all my heart and soul
Amen, Amen, Amen
Expressing affirmation and agreement with the song's message
Wonderful counselor
The Lord is a great guide and advisor
Prince of peace
The Lord brings peace and calmness
Mighty good shepherd
The Lord is a powerful and caring guide
I love you, Lord
Expressing love towards the Lord
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DOROTHY MASTER MASTER GREEN
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@sladariusc
The best rendition of the Lord's prayer EVER!!!!
@Dymine2009
Oh my goodness, i have been looking for this song for months. I finally found it. Oh Jesus u are great. This song brings me through everytime.
@kklustra
This one can help you through some rough times. Mrs. Houston comes from the heart. Makes you FEEL something!
@JoanLorraineN
mmmap06 - You got that right! As great as Whitney undoubtedly was - Mamma Cissy was FABULOUS!! I've saved this to my favorites! THIS WOMAN ROCKS! And I just turned around - and my 3 cats are here TRANSFIXED! They're fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@zimhamha
This song ministers to me in a way that only my spirit can understand. God will see me through this difficult time. I trust Him. He's never lost a battle
@mineismine3951
YES! 🙌🏾 “Only my spirit can understand”
@musblac
Blessing for the Psalms of the Holy Bible. Thanks be to God.This Psalm is more than blessing!
@craziibarbie123
this song is deep coming straight from the throne of God Amen
@min.dr.dahlenebrownepaasew723
Aaaamen! Beautifully sung
@mikalblack8798
......... 2:07 the harmony of this choir is craaaaazy amazing! The guy and girls are just...FLAWLESS