66 The Lord is my Shepherd耶和華是我的牧者
大衛王的作品聖經詩篇(Psalms)第23篇流傳逾三千年,至今仍是最受信徒喜愛的經典詩歌。其中以「耶和華是我的牧者」為主題,生動描繪了上帝如同牧人般照顧羊群,供應食物與水源,在危難中保護、安慰並引導信徒,最終帶領他們進入永恆的居所。1978年,英國作曲家約翰‧萊特(John Rutter)以此詩篇為靈感,創作了合唱聖樂作品《The Lord Is My Shepherd》。作品將大衛詩篇的深刻信仰內涵與優美旋律融合,歌詞淺白而真摯,使其成為廣受歡迎的現代合唱聖詩。
The Lord Is My Shepherd耶和華是我的牧者
1.The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want
耶和華是我的牧者,我必不至缺乏
He makes me lie
in pastures green
祂使我天天躺臥在青草地上
He leads me by
the still, still waters
領我在可安歇的水邊
His goodness
restores my soul
祂使我的靈魂甦醒
(副歌)
And I will trust in You alone
我單單信靠你
And I will trust in You alone
我單單信靠你
For Your endless mercy follows me
我一生一世必有恩惠慈愛隨著我
Your goodness will lead me home
我且要住在耶和華的殿中 直到永遠
2.He guides my ways in righteousness
祂引導我走義路。
And He anoints my head with oil
祂用油膏了我的頭
And my cup, it overflows with joy
使我的福杯滿溢
I feast on His pure delights
我享受祂純全喜悅
3.And though I
walk the darkest path
我雖然行過死蔭的幽谷
I will not fear
the evil one
也不怕遭害
For You are
with me, and Your rod and staff
你的杖、你的竿
Are the comfort
I need to know
都安慰我