My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Song Review

Few hymns bring me greater peace than My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. And no one sings it better than the Tabernacle Choir.

Here are some of the couplets I find most meaningful:

In pastures fresh He makes me feed, Beside the living stream.

For me, this imagery reminds me that wherever I am, I am partaking of God's creations for me. He is my constant source of nourishment, whether I recognize His hand or not. (Mosiah 2:20-24) He is the living stream. But it is up to me to come to him to receive His life-giving water.

A word of Thy supporting breath, Drives all my fears away.

"Peace." (Mark 4:35-41) This lyric reminds me of the many times God's Spirit has banished my fear.

Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, Doth still my table spread;

When my senses are trained on the surrounding threats, this verse reminds me to keep my attention on the Savior. He will provide. In fact, these perceived threats may just be opportunities to become more like Him.

The sure provisions of my God, Attend me all my days;

When I worry about want, I remember God provides all I need.

O may Thy house be mine abode, And all my work be praise!

There would I find a settled rest, (While others go and come),

No more a stranger or a guest, But like a child at home.

This reminds me of the lyric from Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,

"Let Thy goodness like a fetter
Bind my wandering heart to Thee
Prone to wander, Lord I feel it
Prone to leave the God I love
Here's my heart, oh take and seal it
Seal it for Thy courts above."

These lyrics provide a resolution to the story. As the singers rededicate themselves to Christ's yoke (Matt 11:28-30), they draw a line in the sand. Will I also make the Lord's house (Gospel) mine abode, or will I go and come (tossed to and fro; Ephesians: 4:14)

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