The Twenty-Third Psalm
Words by William H. Havergal
Tune to O For A Thousand Tongues!

1. 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.

2. My soul He does restore again;
And me to walk does make
Within the paths of righteousness,
E'en for His own Name's sake.

3. Yes, though I walk in death's dark vale,
Yet I will fear no ill;
For Thou art with me; and Thy rod
And staff my comfort still.

4. My table Thou has furnished in
The presence of my foes;
My head Thou do with oil anoint,
And my cup overflows.

5. Goodness and mercy all my life
Shall surely follow me;
And in God's house forevermore
My dwelling place shall be.

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The Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower!
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower:
the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." Proverbs 18:10
Jesus has a name suiting every want, every need.
Do you need wonders to be wrought for you? His name is Wonderful; look to Him so to do, for His name's sake.
Do you need counsel and direction? His name is the Counselor; cast yourself on Him and His mighty name for this.
Have you mighty enemies to engage? His name is the Mighty God; seek that He may exert His power for His name's sake.
Do you need His fatherly pity? His name is the everlasting Father; as a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear him. Plead His pity, for His name's sake.
Do you need peace - external, internal, or eternal? His name is the Prince of Peace; seek for His name's sake, that He may create peace.
O sirs, His name is Jehovah-Rophi, the Lord, the healer and physician; seek, for His name's sake, that He may heal all your soul diseases.
Do you need pardon? His name is Jehovah-Tsidkenu, the Lord our righteousness; seek for His name's sake, that He may be merciful to your unrighteousness.
Do you need defense and protection? His name is Jehovah-Nissi, the Lord your banner; seek, for His name's sake, that His banner of love and grace may be spread over you.
Do you need provision in extreme want? His name is Jehovah-Jireh, in the mount to the Lord it shall be seen, the Lord will provide.
Do you need His presence? His name is Jehovah-Shammah, the Lord is there; Immanuel, God with us; look to Him to be with you, for His name's sake.
Do you need an audience of prayer? His name is the Hearer of Prayer.
Do you need strength? His name is the Strength of Israel.
Do you need comfort? His name is the Consolation of Israel.
Sit down and ponder your wants and needs - and you will find He has a name suitable for your supply; He has . . .
all wisdom to guide you,
all power to keep you,
all mercy to pity you,
all holiness to sanctify you,
all righteousness to justify you,
all grace to adorn you,
and all glory to crown you!
Ralph Erskine - 1685-1752
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"The Sweet Harp of Consolation"
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed;
for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee;
yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee
with the right hand of My righteousness." Isaiah 41:10.
It is not possible for the Christian to be in any condition in which these words shall not be to him, universal medicine for all disease, universal armor against every weapon, universal supply of every necessity. God is with us as a mighty worker-- a real active, potent, faithful, truthful worker, who, having promised to help us, will help us, and never leave us nor forsake us until he has accomplished all his eternal purpose, and brought us to himself in heaven! --C.H. Spurgeon
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