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Fret Not Thyself

Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Fret not thyself, nor envious be Lyrics: 1 Fret not thyself, nor envious be, when wicked workers thou shalt see, who prosper in their way; for like the grass they perish soon, and, like the herb cut down at noon, they wither in a day, they wither in a day. 2 Trust in the LORD and still do well, within the land securely dwell, feed on His faithfulness; delight thee also in the LORD, and to thy heart He will accord the good it would possess, the good it would possess. 3 Yea, to the LORD thy way is known; confide in Him who on the throne abides in pow'r divine; thy righteousness He shall display; resplendent as the light of day, it shall unclouded shine, it shall unclouded shine. 4 Rest in the Lord and be thou still, with patience wait His holy will, enduring to the end. Fret not tho' sinners’ gains increase; forsake thy wrath, from anger cease; it will to evil tend, it will to evil tend. 5 Yea, thou shalt soon consider well the place where they were wont to dwell, and it shall not be found; but saints shall all the land possess, and find delight and happiness where fruits of peace abound, where fruits of peace abound. 6 He knows the days the perfect live, to them a heritage will give which ever shall abide; in evil times no shame they know, and in the days of famine's woe they shall be satisfied, they shall be satisfied. 7 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, upholds him with His hand. 8 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, his sons are blest indeed. Topics: Instruction Scripture: Psalm 37 Used With Tune: ARIEL Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

Fret Not Thyself Because of Evil Doers

Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Fret not thyself because of the ungodly; neither be thou envious against the evil doers (Chant)

Fret not thyself

Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Fret not thyself because of evildoers Topics: Prose Psalms Scripture: Psalm 37 Used With Tune: [Fret not thyself]

Fret not thyself, though wicked men

Author: John Barnard Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1. Fret not thyself, though wicked men Grow opulent, and great; Let not their prosperous vices raise Thine envy, at their state. 2. For, like the grass that's flourishing, They shall be soon cut down; They wither, as the verdant herb, Before the scorching sun. 3. But in the Lord repose thy trust, And practice all that's good; So in the land thou safe shall dwell, And sure shall be thy good. 4. Delight thyself in God; and he Will thy desires fulfill. 5. To God commit thy way; trust him, And he'll perform all well. 6. Thy wronged innocence he'll clear. As from the clouds the sun; He'll make thy justice forth to shine, Bright as the day at noon. 7. Be silent, wait thou on the Lord, Let no impatience rise, At their success; who bring to pass, The mischiefs they devise. 8. Enkindling anger quench betimes, Wrath utterly forsake; Lest, thee, partaker in their crimes, Ungoverned passions, make. 9. For wicked men shall be cut off, By a most righteous hand; But those that wait upon the Lord, Inherit shall the land. 10. The wicked soon are gone; nor shall On strictest search, be found; 11. Whereas the meek possess the earth; With peace and joy are crowned, Second Part 12. The wicked plot against the just; They gnash, and rage, and foam. 13. But God derides their schemes; he sees Their day is near to come. 14. They've drawn the sword and bent the bow To make the poor their prey, To cast the needy to the ground, The upright man to slay. 15. Their sword shall pierce through their own hearts; Their bow be broke in twain. 16. The just man's little stores excels, What many wicked gain. 17. The wicked's arms shall broken be; But God the just sustains; 18. The upright he guides through all their days, Their portion safe remains. 19. When sad distressing times approach, They free from shame abide; Though days of raging famine come, They shall be satisfied. 20. But wicked men shall be cut off Who dare the Lord provoke; Like fat of lambs, they melt away, And vanish into smoke. Third Part 21, The wicked borrows where he can, And takes no care to pay; But righteous men will mercy show And freely give away. 22. For those the Lord vouchsafes to bless The promised land enjoy; While such as fall beneath his curse He'll from the earth destroy. 23. The Lord directs the good man's steps Who loves his just command: 54. Though he should fall, yet shall he rise, Supported by thine hand. 25. Through youth and age, I never saw But righteous men were fed; Nor have their seed forsaken been, When asking for their bread. 26. He's ever merciful, and lends: And blessed is his race. 27. Depart from evil, and do good, And so prolong thy days. 28. For God loves judgment; he his saints Preserves, and ne'er forsakes; But the vile seed of wicked men, Destruction overtakes. 29. The righteous shall possess the land; There dwell as settled heirs. 30. His mouth of sacred wisdom speaks; Right things his tongue declares. 31. The law of God is in his heart; None of his steps shall stray. 32. The wicked watch, and seek by crafts, The righteous Mmn to slay. 33. But God ne'er leaves in wicked hands, His saints without defense; Nor their rash judgment e'er approves, But clears their innocence. Fourth Part 34. Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, And thine shall be the right To heir the land; when wicked men Shall perish in thy sight. 35. I've seen the wicked rise and spread As trees in native ground; 36. But lo! he vanished, root, and branch; When sought, could not be found. 37. Mark well the truly perfect man, And carefully attend The upright liver; and you'll find A blessed peace his end. 39. But bold transgressors surely shall One common ruin share: Vengeance, at last, will cut them off, Nor any wicked spare. 39. Whereas, the safety of the just, Is wholly from the Lord; Who, when the times most dangerous prove, Will strength to them afford. 40. The Lord will help and rescue them; He'll free them from the unjust; Them from their rage and power he'll save, Because in him they trust. A New Version of the Psalms of David, 1752

He Slumbers Not

Author: Clara Louise Shattuck Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Fret not thyself, my heart! Refrain First Line: He slumbers not, He will not sleep Lyrics: 1 Fret not thyself, my heart! The Lord hath care for thee: Tho’ desolate and poor thou art, He shall thy portion be; His covenant stands firm and sure; His mercy ever shall endure. Refrain: He slumbers not, He will not sleep, All safe thou art, for He doth keep; Hold firm thy trust, tho’ clouds arise, In God’s good hand thy future lies. 2 He compasses thy path And knoweth all thy ways; A purpose true of love He hath, Which runs throughout thy days; He sees the end thou canst not see, And what He wills is best for thee. [Refrain] 3 To Him a thousand years Are but as yesterday; An hour, an age, the same appear— He changeth not for aye; And soon or late, in shade or sun, His plan is wrought, His will is done. [Refrain] 4 Be silent, O my soul! Let thy complaining cease; On Him thy burden thou mayst roll, And walk henceforth in peace; Where He abides all storms are stilled, And every need is more than filled. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Fret not thyself, my heart] Text Sources: Heart Songs by Frederick A. Fillmore (Cincinnati: Fillmore Brothers, 1893)