Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#313

313. O Happy Land, Whose Sons in Youth

1 O happy land, whose sons in youth,
In sturdy strength and noble truth,
Like plants in vigor spring;
Whose daughters fair, a queenly race,
Are like the cornerstones that grace
The palace of a king,
The palace of a king.

2 O happy land, when flock and field
Their rich, abundant increase yield,
And blessings multiply;
When plenty all thy people share,
And no invading foe is there,
And no distressful cry,
And no distressful cry.

3 O happy people, favored land,
To whom the Lord with liberal hand
Has thus His goodness shown;
Yea, surely is that people blest
By whom Jehovah is confessed
To be their God alone,
To be their God alone.

Text Information

• First Line: O happy land, whose sons in youth
• Title: O Happy Land, Whose Sons in Youth
• Meter: 8 8 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 144
• Topic: Harvest; Civil Liberty; Our Nation; Prosperity; Thanksgiving Day; Youth
• Notes: Stanzas 7-9

Tune Information

• Name: SHORTLE
• Composer: Charles G. Goodrich, born 1869
• Meter: 8 8 6 D.
• Key: C Major