I will feed my flock

John Frederick Bridge’s anthem, I will feed my flock, opens with gentle assurance, the SATB voices weaving a texture of calm reassurance. The English text, drawn from Ezekiel, offers a comforting vision of divine protection and provision. The composer’s setting reflects the pastoral imagery of the words, with flowing melodic lines and harmonious chordal writing that evoke a sense of peace and security. It is a work of quiet strength, suitable for services where a message of God’s faithfulness and care is central. The homophonic writing allows the text to be clearly heard, emphasizing the promise of safety and abundance that the Lord God offers to his people.