Story Behind The Song
I first heard this song when Lynn Anderson was the guest singer at the church where my father was the minister. I fell in love with it and remembered it all these years. When I was recording new material for "In the Presence of Grace," I tried to locate the composer but came up empty-handed. So I listed it as "traditional." Bill Bentley arranged some awesome background vocals and I just love his basso profundo.
Song Description
There is peace in surrender
| Song Length |
3:34 |
Genre |
Folk - Religious, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Peaceful |
Subject |
Spirituality, Spirituality |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
He Restoreth My Soul
V1: The Lord is my shepherd - I need Him
Though weary and torn by the way
His oil is a balm for my healing
His rod and His staff are my stay
By cool waters flowing He leads me
And there I rest in His care
In green pastures growing He feeds me
And nothing, nothing can trouble me there
Cho: He restoreth my soul when I'm weary
His healing touch, that gentle touch makes me whole
Though sorrow and pain all around me
His love restoreth my soul
V2: His goodness and mercy are with me
They follow me all my life through
And with joy I can face each tomorrow
For His presence will be there with me too
Cho: