Christian Worship ‎#1B

1B. How Truly Blest Are They

1 How truly blest are they
who shun the sinners' ways,
among their counsels never stand,
nor take the scorners' place,

2 But make the law of God
their study and delight
amid the labors of the day
and watches of the night.

3 He like a tree shall thrive
with waters near the root.
Fresh as the leaf their name shall live;
their works are heav'nly fruit.

4 The wicked are not so!
They no such blessing find.
Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff
before the driving wind.

5 How will they bear to stand
before that judgment seat
where all the saints at Christ's right hand
in full assembly meet?

6 God knows and he approves
the way the righteous go,
but sinners and their works shall meet
a dreadful overthrow.

Text Information

• First Line: How truly blest are they
• Title: How Truly Blest Are They
• Author: Isaac Watts (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Psalm 1
• Topic: Blessing; Comfort; Conflict; Endurance; Epiphany Season; Fruits of Faith; Law; Lord's Prayer: 2nd petition (your kingdom come); Lord's Prayer: 3rd petition (your will be done); Love; Mercy; Sanctification; Ten Commandments: 3rd Commandment (Remember the Sabbath); Wisdom; Word
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MICHAEL
• Meter: SM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Trente quartre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain