The Voice of Praise ‎#77

77. How are thy servants blest, O Lord!

1 How are thy servants blest, O Lord!
How sure is their defense!
Eternal wisdom is their guide,
Their help omnipotence.

2 In foreign realms, and lands remote,
Supported by thy care,
Through burning climes they pass unhurt,
And breathe in tainted air.

3 When by the dreadful tempest borne
High on the broken wave,
They know thou art not slow to hear,
Nor impotent to save.

4 The storm is laid, the winds retire,
Obedient to thy will;
The sea that roars at thy command,
At thy command is still.

5 In midst of dangers, fears, and deaths,
Thy goodness we'll adore;
We'll praise thee for thy mercies past,
And humbly hope for more.

6 Our life, while thou preservest that life,
Thy sacrifice shall be;
And death, when death shall be out lot,
Shall join our souls to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: How are thy servants blest, O Lord!
• Author: Addison
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 65:5
  ;
  Psalm 107
  ;
  Matthew 6:25-34
  ;
  Luke 12:6-7
  ;
  Luke 12:22-31
• Topic: Attributes of God: Preserver; Watchful Care

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