Psalm 23 (The Shepherd’s Prayer) [SSAATTBB]

Also known as The Shepherd’s Psalm, this sacred biblical text attributed to King David has been a source of comfort and peace through the generations and among all Christian denominations.

For Christians, the image of God as a shepherd evokes a connection with Jesus Christ, described as the "Good Shepherd" in the Gospel of John. The phrase "the valley of the shadow of death" is often taken as an allusion to the eternal life given by Jesus Christ, and many Orthodox Christians typically include this Psalm in the prayers of preparation for receiving the Eucharist (Holy Communion).

This setting of Psalm 23 invites the listener deep into the text – the shape and tenor of each musical phrase attempting to bring about vivid imagery and emotion to every word, all in an effort to bring peace, calm and tranquility to souls that are weak and weary.