A Rendition of Psalm 23 (The Lord Is My Shepherd….)

I see the king

Standing on my mountain

Dressed in work clothes

His rod in his hand

I think to myself

Majesty !

Why are you here

Dressed like me

He responds and says

My love compels me

Although I can command an army

And legions of angels

To come to your aid

I choose to honour you

To be here with you

As you scale your heights

As you climb your mountain

Nothing can separate you

From the love we share

I am your shepherd

I will walk with you

You will lack no good

I will guide your path

And provide for you

Though we tread valleys and dark crevices

You will not succumb to their terror

Because I am with you

My rod of authority accompanies you

A sign of your elevation

Above all human encumbrances

Come, take my hand

I will guide you to the table

Dressed and ready for your pleasure

Come on up a little higher

You will dine with me this day

Up here on top of your mountain

In the presence of all that sought to defeat you

Come, our change of clothes awaits us

Our work will shortly be done

We will dress in royal apparel

Full ensemble of all we are

Never again will the question be asked

Who do you think you are?

My goodness and Mercy will accompany you

All the days of your life