1 How blest are they, who, fearing God,
from sin restrain their feet,
who will not with the wicked stand,
and shun the scorner's seat.
2 How blest are they who make God's law
their treasure and delight,
and meditate upon that word
with gladness day and night.
3 Their lives are nourished like a tree
set by the river's side;
its leaf is green; its fruit is sure;
so all their works abide.
4 The wicked, like the driven chaff,
are blown across the land;
they shall not gather with the just,
nor in the judgement stand.
5 The Lord will guard the righteous well;
their way to God is known,
the way of sinners, far from God,
shall surely be o'erthrown.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | How blest are they, who, fearing God |
Title: | How blest are they, who fearing God |
Meter: | 8 6 8 6 CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1997 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Christian Nurture / Teaching; Discipleship; Gladness / Happiness(3 more...) |
Source: | Paraphrase, Psalter 1912, alt. |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Notes: | Alternate tune: Old 130 (Genevan 130 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | TALLIS' ORDINAL |
Composer: | Thomas Tallis, c. 1505-1595 |
Meter: | 8 6 8 6 CM |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Copyright: | Public Domain |