
By WILLIAM EVANS, Ph.D., D.D.
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION - The Twenty-third Psalm
THE SHEPHERD PSALM - CHAPTER ONE - "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
CHAPTER TWO - "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside still waters."
CHAPTER THREE - "He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."
CHAPTER FOUR - "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
CHAPTER FIVE - "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over."
CHAPTER SIX - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."
Through gentle prose and vivid imagery, this meditation invites listeners to walk beside the timeless shepherd of Psalm 23. The author, a seasoned Bible teacher, unpacks each verse with historical insight and personal anecdotes, turning familiar lines into fresh, living counsel. Listeners will find soothing reflections on green pastures, still waters, and the promise of comfort even in shadowed valleys.
The book’s introduction frames the psalm as a universal hymn that has eased countless hearts across cultures and centuries, and the subsequent chapters expand that theme with practical spiritual application. Each short chapter focuses on a single line, offering quiet devotion, thoughtful questions, and quiet encouragement for daily prayer. By the close of the first act, the listener is left with a deeper sense of peace and a clear invitation to let the psalm’s melody accompany their own journey.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (89K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Rose Mawhorter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-08-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1870–1950
A longtime Bible teacher and preacher, he wrote practical, widely read guides that helped generations of readers study Scripture and prepare sermons. His best-known books, including The Great Doctrines of the Bible, are still reprinted for Christian readers today.
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