Psalm 23
Sons of Thunder Lyrics


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The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want
He makes me lie down in the pastures of green
He'll lead me to the water
He restores my soul
Guide me on His way of His righteousness
If I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil 'cause you are with me
The rod and your staff they comfort me
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want

Gimme "J"" "J"
"E" "E"
"S" "S"
"U" "U"
"S" "S"
Who's that?
JESUS!

The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want
He makes me lie down in the pastures of green
He'll lead me to the water
He restores my soul
Guide me on His way of His righteousness
If I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil 'cause you are with me
The rod and your staff they comfort me
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want

Gimme "J"" "J"
"E" "E"
"S" "S"
"U" "U"
"S" "S"




Who's that?
JESUS!

Overall Meaning

The opening line of the song, "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want" is taken from Psalm 23. This Biblical passage refers to God as a protective shepherd who guides His flock towards safety and nourishment. The mention of lying down in pastures of green and being led to water alludes to God providing for the physical needs of His people. Additionally, the reference to restoring the soul and guiding on the path of righteousness speaks to the spiritual support and guidance that God provides His followers. The line "If I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil 'cause you are with me" highlights the comfort and reassurance that God provides His people, even in the most difficult of times. The verses overall have a faith-boosting and uplifting message, reminding the listener to trust in God and that one's faith in Him will never leave one wanting.


The chorus features a call and response element where the singer asks for the letters J-E-S-U-S and the listeners respond with His name. This serves as a reminder of who the ultimate provider is and helps to reinforce the theme of trust and reliance on God.


Line by Line Meaning

The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want
I have everything I need because God is my guide and provider.


He makes me lie down in the pastures of green
God gives me rest and peace in a place of abundance and plenty.


He'll lead me to the water
God shows me where to find refreshment and renewal.


He restores my soul
God brings healing and wholeness to my inner being.


Guide me on His way of His righteousness
God shows me the path of right living and guides me in His ways.


If I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Even in the darkest and most difficult times, God is with me.


I will fear no evil 'cause you are with me
Because God is with me, I am not afraid of any harm or danger.


The rod and your staff they comfort me
God's loving discipline and guidance give me comfort and security.


Gimme "J""J" "E" "E" "S" "S" "U" "U" "S" "S"
Sons of Thunder are spelling out the name of Jesus.


Who's that? JESUS!
They are exclaiming the name of Jesus, acknowledging Him as Lord and Savior.




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