The man is blest who fears the Lord

The man is blest who fears the Lord

Tune: MEAR
Published in 6 hymnals

Representative Text

1 The man is bless'd who fears the Lord,
Nor only worship pays,
But keeps his steps confin'd with care
To his appointed ways.

2 He shall upon the sweet returns
Of his own labour feed;
Bless'd and content in ev'ry state
His works shall all succeed.

3 His wife, like a fair fertile vine,
Ger lovely fruit shall bring!
His children, like young olive plants,
About his table spring.

4 Who fears the Lord, shall prosper thus;
Him Sion's God shall bless;
And grant him all his days to see
Jerusalem's success.

5 He shall live on, till heirs from him
Descend with vast increase:
Much bless'd in his own prosp'rous state,
And more in Isr'el's peace.

Source: The Psalms of David: with hymns and spiritual songs: also, the catechism, confession of faith, and liturgy of the Reformed Church in the Netherlands #128

Text Information

First Line: The man is blest who fears the Lord
Source: Tate and Brady
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A New Version of the Psalms of David #CXXVIII

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A New Version of the Psalms of David #278

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The Psalms of David #128

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The Psalms of David #CXXVIII

The Psalter #d249

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The Whole Book of Psalms #CXXVIII

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