June 11, 2016 (Saturday)
Today’s hymn was written by Francis Rous (1579-1659) who was an English politician and a prominent Puritan. He wrote several theological and devotional works and was also Provost of Eton. He took a leading part in Parliament. He was a versifier of the Psalms, and his translation, with some modifications, was adopted by the Church and Parliament of Scotland for use in public worship, a position which it held almost exclusively until the middle of the 19th century.
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Francis Rous 1641 The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want; he makes me down to lie in pastures green; he leadeth me the quiet waters by. My soul he doth restore again, and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, e’en for his own name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through death’s dark vale, yet will I fear none ill; for thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still. My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes; my head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me; and in God’s house for evermore my dwelling-place shall be. |
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