The Shepherd (Blake) of The Shepherd as Christ is initially found in another Song, The Little Black Boy. Psalm 23 depicts God as a shepherd of mankind, and the capitalization of the word 'Shepherd' in the first and last lines furthers the idea that the Shepherd is a symbol of God. In the bible, a shepherd's presence is representative of guidance. In this poem, the Shepherd can be viewed as the spiritual guide or a savior of the herd, rejoicing in their numbers. Jesus is also referred to in the bible as the Lamb of God. Since the poem depicts The Shepherd as
The Lord Is My Light trust in Him. For in the time of trouble, He shall hide me in His tabernacle. Yea, in the secret places of His dwelling shall He hide me, And set me up upon a rock of stone. The Lord Is My Light "The Lord is My Light" is a song by Frances Allitsen based on Psalm 27, published by Boosey & Hawkes. According to the 1897 printing of the sheet music it was sung by Clara Butt to Clifford Harrison. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom, then shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my