Author—Joseph H. Gilmore, 1834–1918 Composer—William B. Bradbury, 1816–1868 Meter—8 8. 8 8 with Chorus Scripture Reference—Ps 23 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2 This beloved gospel hymn was written on March 26, 1862. The author, Joseph H. Gilmore, has left the following account: I had been speaking at the Wednesday evening service of the First Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Corner of Broad and Arch Streets, about the