1The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want.He makes me down to lieIn pastures green: he leadeth methe quiet waters by.
2My soul he doth restore again;and me to walk doth makeWithin the paths of righteousness,ev’n for his own name’s sake.
3Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,yet will I fear none ill:For thou art with me; and thy rodand staff me comfort still.
4My table thou hast furnishedin presence of my foes;My head thou dost with oil anoint,and my cup overflows.
5Goodness and mercy all my lifeshall surely follow me:And in God’s house for evermoremy dwelling-place shall be.
Text from archive.org. Public domain in the US and UK.
Sung to the tune Crimond at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. (source)
Where it comes in the service
In a Church of England funeral hymns may be sung at any suitable point; the Church's own step-by-step guide places one once everyone has gathered and another after the prayers. At a Catholic funeral Mass there is an entrance song, Communion hymns and a closing hymn at the procession.
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Printed here as in the source, except: Removed the psalter's verse numbers (1-6) printed at the start of lines.