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THE SHEPHERD PSALM
Of the Psalms, the 23rd is the
favorite of them all. It has a
message for everyone -- the child, -- the youth -- the adult and the aged.
LITTLE
CHILD, how blessed
To
be the Shepherd's lamb.
Tenderly
He holds you to His gentle breast,
Little
child, you trust Him, and readily accept Him;
You
shall never want.
Oh
YOUTH, you dream of pastures green
Where
flows the cool and bubbly stream.
But
can you find the way without a guide?
The
Shepherd waits to lead you there,
To
choose your way, your work, your mate,
In
your own wisdom you may find
a
thistle patch
a
stagnant pool.
Oh,
tender youth, you need Him
To
guide your teenage days.
Dear
ADULT, you have found your place........
a
home to keep
a
job to do.
But
daily life can be so hard
So
let your Shepherd see you through
each
day,
each
hour.
Then
humdrum tasks are glorified.
Oh,
burdened one, just lean on Him.
Your
soul He's promised to restore.
In
paths of righteousness He'll lead
Forevermore.
Old
PILGRIM, you've walked by His side
For
many miles,
He's
proved His faithfulness!
Now
you have time to reminisce
on
blessings past,
His
kindnesses,
And
sing, "My cup o'erflows."
Your
confidence in Him is strong.
You
know what future days will be................
goodness
and mercy there you'll see
And
then you'll dwell with Him.
Weak
DYING FRIEND, fresh courage take.
Your
Shepherd cares from birth to death.
When
walking through the valley dark
You
need not fear. He definitely will be
there.
If
you would cling, then cling to Him.
Your
Shepherd then will hold your hand
And
take you to His better land.
"Good
Shepherd, many thanks to Thee,
For being our sufficiency
Through all our days!"
By Doris Stensland
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