It is beautiful, John. ?We sang it at my father¡¯s funeral in 1982, his favourite hymn. ?It encapsulates what God gives us.
There are many meditations on the Psalm, but here¡¯s one:?
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I¡¯m sorry if I offend anyone, but this always brings me comfort in the worst of times:
23?The?Lord?is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2?He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3?He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4?Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5?Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6?Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the?Lord?for ever.