A Cappella Performance Of 'The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want'

One man shares a beautiful a cappella performance online of the song ‘The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want.’

The lyrics for this song are from Psalm 23, and the music was written by John Campbell in 1854.

“The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want;
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green; He leadeth me
The quiet waters by.

My soul He doth restore again,
And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness,
E’en for His own name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,
Yet will I fear no ill;
For Thou art with me, and Thy rod
And staff me comfort still.”

The man who is singing in this video is Michael Eldridge, and he is extremely talented. He sings the bass, lead, tenor, and alto parts in this song, and he does them all so beautifully. The music and his vocals are just so soothing and lovely to listen to.

“It was true for David as He wrote the psalm, and it's true for us today,” Michael writes on YouTube about his video. “In every circumstance, the Shepherd provides for His flock.”

This is a timely reminder during this time of the coronavirus where people feel anxious and fearful. The words in this song can bring comfort to our hearts and remind us of God’s promises.

“As a health worker at this time of crisis, I listen to this song everyday as I travel to work,” writes one of Michael’s fans on YouTube. “Such a great reminder of God's love, that He never forsakes His own. Thank you, all the way from Dublin, Ireland, for bringing to life one of my favorite hymns.”

Michael is a pharmacist by trade, but he uses his passion for singing to glorify God and encourage those around him. May he continue to use his gifts to shine a light into this world!