These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Psalm 23 as an English Poem

The Lord's my wondrous shepherd seen.
I'll never be in want.
He makes me rest in pastures green
as flourishing, not gaunt.

He leads me close to waters still,
restores my par-ched soul.
He leads me through His holy will
down paths of purest gold.

Each path is right for His name's sake,
e'en through the darksome way.
Though Death may Hope assay to take,
I know I'll see the Day.

No evil will I fear on Earth
for You are with me here.
Your rod and staff have daily worth,
whose comfort is most clear.

You make my dining table full
as foes do watch me eat.
You oil my head to cause me to rule.
My cup must flow replete.

The surest good and mercy's peace
shall follow me anon.
All the days of my life will know great release.
A lasting Day for me was won
to make me live and know increase
in the mansion of the Lord's great Son.

by Jay O'Toole
on July 21st, 2019