a Scottish Psalm

In Love's Reckoning, I make use of Scottish Scripture and have been using a Scottish Bible loaned to me by my pastor's wife. This beloved book is a family heirloom over 150 years old. The Psalms therein are written in meter/rhyme which make for the most wonderful reading.

I've always been smitten with lambs and shepherds and the imagery used in the 23rd Psalm. If you take a look at the lamb here you'll understand why:) No doubt this particular Psalm is one of the most beloved in any language.

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,

ev'n for His own name's sake.

Yea, though I walk in 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 furnished

in presence of my foes;

My head Thou dost with oil annoint,

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.

23rd Psalm of David in metre,

Church of Scotland Hymnary