Perfect for a wedding as well, as Psalm 23 is set as part of the wedding service. And finally, the hymn works extremely well at a funeral with its comforting words telling us good is always with us.

This paraphrase of Psalm 23 was written in 1868 by the Baronet hymn writer, Sir Henry Baker and has remained a firm favourite ever since. It is normally sung to the tune “Dominus Regit Me” by ...