98. The Rewards of the Righteous

1 The good man's steps are led aright,
His way is pleasing in God's sight,
Established it shall stand;
He shall not perish though he fall,
The mighty Lord who rules o'er all
Upholds him with His hand.

2 Though I am old who young have been,
No saint have I forsaken seen,
Nor yet his home in need;
He ever lends in gracious ways,
His life true charity displays,
His sons are blest indeed.

3 Depart from evil, do thou well,
And evermore securely dwell;
Jehovah loves the right.
His faithfulness His saints have proved,
Forever they shall stand unmoved,
But sinners God will smite.

4 The righteous, through His favoring hand,
Shall yet inherit all the land
And dwell therein for aye;
He talks of wisdom and of right,
In God's pure law is his delight,
His steps go not astray.

Text Information
First Line: The good man's steps are led aright
Title: The Rewards of the Righteous
Meter: C. P. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1912
Scripture:
Topic: Afflictions: Promises for; Backsliding; Benevolence (23 more...)
Notes: Stanzas 12-15
Tune Information
Name: LONSDALE
Composer: Arthur H. D. Troyte
Meter: C. P. M.
Key: G Major



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