289. O people blest, whose sons in youth

1 O people blest, 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 people blest, when flock and field
Their rich, abundant increase yield,
And blessings multiply;
When plenty all thy children 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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O people blest, whose sons in youth
Meter: 8. 6. 8. 6. D. with repeat
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture:
Topic: Christian Education; The Church: The Covenant People; Family Worship (4 more...)
Source: The Psalter, 1912
Notes: St. 1, Line 1; St. 2, lines 1 and 4, alt.
Tune Information
Name: SHORTLE
Composer: Charles G. Goodrich, b. 1869
Meter: 8. 6. 8. 6. D. with repeat
Key: C Major



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