I love the hymns! Ever since I learned to play my first hymn, I Stand All Amazed, I have enjoyed playing the hymns for myself, my family, and many choirs and congregations. There aren't very many hymns in the LDS hymn book that I'm not at least familiar with the melody.
Every time I pray I always ask for a few things that my family and I are in need of. Among these things are temporal and spiritual well-being as well as protection. In the scriptures we are cautioned to avoid vain repetitions in our prayers, so sometimes I have wondered if always asking for the same things kind of strays into the territory of vain repetition even if I really need these things.
A few weeks ago I was just waking up, I hadn't even opened my eyes yet, when in my mind I heard the melody to the hymn, The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare. I thought to myself, "This is kind of weird. I wonder why I'm thinking of this hymn?" As I concentrated on remembering the words, it became quite clear to me that this hymn was an answer to my oft said prayer.
The Lord my pasture will prepare - The Lord will help us and take care of us and if we will trust in Him he will guide our lives in the way they should go.
And feed me with a shepherd's care - At first I thought the word was "lead", but then I looked at my hymn book and the word is "feed". That sure gives me comfort to know that the Lord will feed me both body and spirit.
His presence will my wants supply - As well as providing our temporal needs, if we are close to the Lord and feel His presence, we won't have the need for "things" to make us feel good.
And guard me with a watchful eye - It makes me feel comforted that the Lord guards me from both physical and spiritual danger and that he knows me and watches over me.
My noon-day walks he will attend - Whatever I am doing throughout the day He is there with me.
And all my silent midnight hours defend - I had forgotten this last line until I looked at the hymn book. This line really touched me because I always ask for protection while we sleep and I really felt the Lord re-assure me that He is there and knows my needs and wants.
I am very grateful for this experience and love to recognize miracles in my life.
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