Hymnal: Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #288a (1790) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 If God to build the house deny,
The builders work in vain;
And towns, without his wakeful eye,
A useless watch maintain.
2 Before the morning beams arise,
Your painful work renew
And, till the stars ascend the skies,
Your tiresome toil pursue;
3 Short be your sleep, and coarse your fare;
In vain, till God has blest;
But if his smiles attend your care,
You shall have food and rest.
4 Nor children, relatives, nor friends,
Shall real blessings prove,
Nor all the earthly joys he sends,
If sent without his love. Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English
If God to build the house deny