A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#269

269. How blest the man, how more than blest

1 How blest the man, how more the blest,
Whose heart no guilty thoughts employ!
God's endless sunshine fills his breast,
And conscience whispers peace and joy.

2 Pure rectitude's unerring way
His heav'n-conducted steps pursue;
While crowds in guilt and error stray,
Unstain'd his soul, and bright his view.

3 By God's almighty arm sustain'd,
True virtue soon or late shall rise;
Enjoy her conquest, nobly gain'd,
And share the triumph of the skies.

4 But fools, to sacred wisdom blind,
Who vice's tempting call obey,
A diff'rent fate shall quickly find,
To ev'ry storm an easy prey.

Text Information

• First Line: How blest the man, how more than blest
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: The Joy and Happiness of True Christians

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