Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (142)

R./ I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.

1. The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
In verdant pastures
He gives me repose;
Beside restful waters he leads me;
He refreshes my soul. R./

2. He guides me in right paths
For his name's sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil;
For you are at my side
With your rod and your staff
That give me courage. R./

3. You spread the table before me
In the sight of my foes;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup overflows. R./

4. Only goodness and kindness follow me
All the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
For years to come. R./

Originally published for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct 12 2014

Written by Owen Alstott.
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