Text:The Lord my shepherd rules my life
Author:Christopher Idle (born 1938)
Tune:BROTHER JAMES' AIR
Arranger:John Barnard (born 1948)
Composer:J. L. MacBeth Bain

45b. The Lord my shepherd rules my life

Text Information
First Line: The Lord my shepherd rules my life
Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938)
Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM) extended
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Scripture:
Topic: Easter 2: The Good Shepherd; God, Father: Gracious and Merciful
Copyright: Revision © Christopher Idle
ONE LICENSE: 17361
Notes: When paired with this tune, BROTHER JAMES' AIR, the last two lines of each verse are repeated. See also traditional version, 591.
Tune Information
Name: BROTHER JAMES' AIR
Composer: J. L. MacBeth Bain
Arranger: John Barnard (born 1948)
Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM) extended
Key: D Major
Copyright: arr. © John Barnard
Notes: When this tune is used the last two lines of each verse are repeated. Alternative tunes: BEDFORDSHIRE MAY-DAY CAROL (45a) & CRIMOND (591)



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