THE NEW 23rd

September 2, 2009 The new 23rd, now kinda old, but still wonderful! Here are the lyrics to The New 23rd, Ralph Carmichael’s inspirational paraphrase of the familiar Psalm: The New 23rd Because the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything that I need. He lets me rest in meadows green and leads me beside the quiet stream; He keeps on giving life to me and helps me to do what honors him the most. Even when walking thru the dark valley of death, valley of death, I will never be afraid, for He is close beside me. Guarding, guiding all the way, He spreads a feast before me In the presence of my enemies He welcomes me as his special guest. With blessings overflowing, his goodness and unfailing kindness shall be with me all of my life, And afterwards I will live with him, I will live with Him, forever in his home, forever in his home. (The New 23rd, Ralph Carmichael, Lexicon Music, INC., 1969)