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Unless the Lord the House Shall Build (Psalm 127)

Hymnal: Glory to God #46 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Unless the Lord the house shall build Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord the house shall build, the weary builders toil in vain; unless the Lord the city shield, the guards a useless watch maintain. 2 In vain you rise at morning break, and late your nightly vigils keep, and weary days of toil partake; for God's beloved there is sleep. 3 Like arrows in full quivers stored are children given in days of youth; for children are a great reward, a gift from God in very truth. Topics: Children; Creation; Family; Providence; Rest; Work Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English Tune Title: BOURBON

Unless the Lord the House Shall Build

Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #127A (2018) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord the house shall build, the weary builders toil in vain; unless the Lord the city shield, the guards a useless watch maintain. 2 In vain you rise ere morning break, and late your nightly vigils keep, and of the bread of toil partake; God gives to his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are a great reward, a gift from God in very truth; with arrows is his quiver stored who joys in children of his youth. 4 And blest the man whose age is cheered by stalwart sons and daughters fair; no enemies by him are feared, no lack of love, no want of care. Topics: Family Worship; God As Guardian; Marriage and the Home; Protection; Riches Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English Tune Title: ILLA

Unless the LORD the House Shall Build

Hymnal: Christian Worship #127D (2021) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord the house shall build, the weary builders toil in vain; unless the LORD the city shield, the guards a useless watch maintain. 2 In vain you rise at morning break, in vain your late-night vigils keep, and draining days of work partake— those whom God loves fall fast asleep. 3 Yes, children are a great reward, a gift from God in very truth; as quiver full of arrows stored are children giv'n in days of youth. 4 How blest are those whose lives are cheered by children's growth in strength and grace. Within their house no foes are feared, for God keeps watch within that place. Topics: Ascents; Children; Community; Family; Fathers; Government; Households; Marriage; St. Joseph; Suffering; Ten Commandments 4th Commandment (Honor your father and mother); Vocation; Wedding Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY

Unless the LORD the House Shall Build

Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #127 (2023) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unless the LORD the house shall build, the weary builders toil in vain; unless the LORD the city shield, the guards a useless watch maintain. 2 In vain you rise ere morning break, and late your nightly vigils keep, and of the bread of toil partake; God gives to His beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are a great reward, a gift from GOD in very truth; with arrows in his quiver stored who joys in children of his youth. 4 And blest the man whose age is cheered by stalwart sons and daughters fair; no enemies by him are feared, no lack of love, no want of care. Topics: Instruction Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English Tune Title: HERONGATE

Unless the Lord the House Shall Build

Hymnal: The Presbyterian Hymnal #238 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord the house shall build, The weary builders toil in vain; Unless the Lord the city shield, The guards a useless watch maintain. 2 In vain you rise ere morning break, And late your nightly vigils keep, And weary days of toil partake; For God's belovèd there is sleep. 3 Yes, children are a great reward, A gift from God in very truth; As quiver full of arrows stored Are children given in days of youth. 4 How blest are those whose lives are cheered By children's growth in strength and grace. Within their house no foes are feared, For God keeps watch within that place. Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English Tune Title: BOURBON

Unless the Lord the House Shall Build

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #283 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord the house shall build, The weary builders toil in vain; Unless the Lord the city shield, The guards a useless watch maintain. 2 In vain you rise ere morning break, And late your nightly vigils keep, And of the bread of toil partake; God give to His beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are a great reward, A gift from God in very truth; With arrows is his quiver stored Who joys in children of his youth. 4 And blest the man whose age is cheered By stalwart sons and daughters fair; No enemies by him are feared, No lack of love, no want of care. Topics: Daily bread; Children; Evening; Home; Labor; Marriage; Morning; Protection; Rewards of Righteousness; Sleep; Youth Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English Tune Title: ILLA

Unless the Lord the House Shall Build

Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #365 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord the house shall build, the weary builders toil in vain; unless the Lord the city shield, the guards a useless watch maintain. 2 In vain you rise ere morning break, and late your nightly vigils keep, and of the bread of toil partake; God gives to his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are a great reward, a gift from God in very truth; with arrows is his quiver stored who joys in children of his youth. 4 And blest the man whose age is cheered by stalwart sons and daughters fair; no enemies by him are feared, no lack of love, no want of care. Topics: The Church The Covenant People; Family Worship; God Guardian; Marriage and the Home; Protection; Riches Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English Tune Title: ABENDS

Unless the Lord the House Shall Build

Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7033 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1. Unless the Lord the house shall build, The weary builders toil in vain; Unless the Lord the city shield, The guards a useless watch maintain. 2. In vain you rise ere morning break, And late your nightly vigils keep, And of the bread of toil partake; God gives to His belovèd sleep. 3. Lo, children are a great reward, A gift from God in very truth; With arrows is his quiver stored Who joys in children of his youth. 4. And blest the man whose age is cheered By stalwart sons and daughters fair; No enemies by him are feared, No lack of love, no want of care. Languages: English Tune Title: ILLA

Unless the Lord the House Shall Build

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #269 (1976) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Bread, Daily; Home; Marriage; Protection, Divine; Rewards Of The Righteous; Sleep; Worship Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English Tune Title: ILIA

Unless the Lord the house shall build

Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #291 (1961) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord the house shall build, The weary builders toil in vain; Unless the Lord the city shield, The guards a useless watch maintain. 2 In vain you rise ere morning break, And late your nightly vigils keep, And of the bread of toil partake; God gives to his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are a great reward, A gift from God in very truth; With arrows is his quiver stored Who joys in children of his youth. 4 And blest the man whose age is cheered By stalwart sons and daughters fair; No enemies by him are feared, No lack of love, no want of care. Amen. Topics: The Church The Covenant People; Family Worship; God Guardian; Marriage and the Home; Protection; Riches Scripture: Psalm 127 Tune Title: ROSE HILL