My Shepherd Leads Me

My shepherd leads the safest way
Through darkest terror and fiercest plight.
My shepherd leads the sovereign way
Through shrouded veil of bleakest night.
My shepherd leads the boldest way
Through mild-mannered reckless still.
My shepherd leads the peaceful way
Through gentle streams that often fill.
My shepherd leads the kindest way
Through well-worn paths of pure delight.
My shepherd leads the joyful way
Through beauty of the rarest sight.
My shepherd leads the perfect way
Through solace of a faded hymn.
My shepherd leads the only way
Through straight-made path, straight on to Him.