St. John's Children's Choir - The Lord is My Potion - Up The Mountain Down The Valley Lyrics

The Lord Is My Portion is a compact children’s gospel song built from simple contrasts and repeated declarations. Its movement across mountains, valleys, land, and sea presents God as present in every setting. The central line identifies the Lord as the singer’s portion in the land of the living, while the refrain calls his goodness everlasting.

The song then contrasts the power of Jesus with the powerlessness of Satan. That plain, memorable wording suits communal singing and keeps the emphasis on confidence in Christ rather than fear. Psalm 142:5 supplies the clearest biblical connection, naming the Lord as refuge and portion in the land of the living. Psalm 100:5 also supports the declaration that the Lord is good forever. Through repetition, the lyrics join God’s nearness, goodness, and authority into one accessible confession of faith, offering a direct statement that divine care extends everywhere and that the power of Jesus remains supreme.