Lord Is My Shepherd, The

Based on a popular choral anthem by Allen Pote, this piece combines a lovely, flowing melody with rich harmonies. An optional narrator's part (provided in the score) may supply the text, which is a paraphrase of Psalm 23. This handbell arrangement may also be used instead of piano as the accompaniment to either of the choral settings (CGA551 for mixed [SAT, SAB or SATB] voices ; and CGA930 for two part treble.)

Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional narrator

Composer: Allen Pote

Arranger: Martha Lynn Thompson

Text: Psalm 23; Allen Pote

Season: Lent, Easter, Ordinary/General

Lectionary:
Year A - Lent - Fourth Sunday in Lent
Year A - Easter - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Year B - Easter - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Year C - Easter - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Year A - Season after Pentecost - Proper 23
Year B - Season after Pentecost - Proper 11

Level: 3+

Scripture: Psalm 23

Additional Resources:
CGA551 The Lord is My Shepherd (Pote) SATB
CGA930 The Lord is My Shepherd (Pote) Two-Part
CGOR551 The Lord is My Shepherd (Pote) Orchestration