Scripture Verse

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1

Introduction

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Eliza E. Hewitt
1851–1920

Words: Eli­za E. Hew­itt, in Gems No. 2, by Le­an­der L. Pick­ett & O. Burke Cul­pep­per (Lou­is­ville, Ken­tuc­ky: Pick­ett Pub­lish­ing, 1904).

Music: Charles E. Poll­ock (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Pol­lock (head-and-shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els), would you ?

Lyrics

Though beneath the drifting snow,
Summer flow’rs have been laid low,
I am safe in the tender Shepherd’s care;
Tho’ the sunbeams hide away,
On the dark and cloudy day,
I am safe in the tender Shepherd’s care.

Refrain

Safe, in the tender Shepherd’s care,
Safe on His bosom He will bear
Those who trust His mighty love,
Bear them to the land above,
Safe in the Shepherd’s tender care.

In green pastures I’ll be fed,
By the quiet waters led,
I am safe in the tender Shepherd’s care;
He will guide me to the fold,
Sheltered from the wintry cold,
I am safe in the tender Shepherd’s care.

Refrain

Through the valley dark and deep,
He will comfort, He will keep,
I am safe in the tender Shepherd’s care;
Happy in His saving grace,
Till I see His blessèd face,
I am safe in the tender Shepherd’s care.

Refrain