Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #127 (2023) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God 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