[Opening, 4 bars, soft to medium intro]
My shepherd, my protector, my provider, my friend.
He’s my guide, my helper, my savior to the end!
The guard of my life and keeper of my soul…
My shield and great defender…
He answers my prayers, I know!!!
[verse 1]
He has the rod for my protection , against the evil foe.
He fights off all our enemies, wherever we may go!
There’s no need for me to fear, no matter what I hear.
My shepherd will protect me, I know He’s always near!
[chorus, with strong SATB background ]
He’s my shepherd, my protector, my provider, my friend.
He’s my guide, my helper, my savior to the end!
The guard of my life and keeper of my soul…
My shield and great defender…
He answers my prayers, I know!!!
[verse 2]
His staff is for guidance when I get off the path. I know I should obey Him, I hope it will last!
To teach me how, and which way to go.
Again I must trust Him, it’s His Love He shows!
[chorus, with strong SATB background ]
He’s my shepherd, my protector, my provider, my friend.
He’s my guide, my helper, my savior to the end!
The guard of my life and keeper of my soul…
My shield and great defender…
He’ll answer my prayers, I know!!!
[verse 3]
The rod of discipline, He has in His hand.
I should pay attention, He knows I can!
When I go on my own He gets me back in line.
Then after He corrects me, He says “I’ll be fine!
[chorus, with strong SATB background ]
He’s my shepherd, my protector, my provider, my friend.
He’s my guide, my helper, my savior to the end!
The guard of my life and keeper of my soul…
My shield and great defender…
He answers my prayers, I know!!!
[ending]
His rod and staff are always by his side.
No matter what I do there’s nowhere to hide.
Remembering what He tells me, that I should do!
I continue to praise Him, He’ll get me through,
… I will continue to thank Him..
… That’s ALL I Can Do!!!
… I will continue to praise Him..
… That’s what I will Do!!!
