Church Book ‎#377

377. How happy is the man who hears

1 O happy is the man who hears
Instruction’s warning voice,
And who celestial wisdom makes
His early, only choice!

2 For she has treasures greater far
Than east or west unfold;
And her rewards more precious are
Than all their stores of gold.

3 She guides the young with innocence
In pleasure’s paths to tread;
A crown of glory she bestows
Upon the hoary head.

4 According as her labors rise,
So her rewards increase;
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.

Text Information

• First Line: How happy is the man who hears
• Author: Michael Bruce (1770)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 3:13
  ;
  Proverbs 3:17
• Topic: The Order of Salvation: Faith and Justification; Twenty Third Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Alternate tune: #70 or #225

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FULBERT
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Dr. Gauntlett