The Psalms of David ‎#CXXVIIa

CXXVIIa. The Blessing of GOD on the Bussiness and Comforts of Life

1 If GOD succeed not, all the cost
And pains to build the house are lost,
If GOD the city will not keep,
The watchful guards as well may sleep.

2 What tho' we rise before the sun,
And work and toil when day is done,
Careful and sparing eat our bread,
To shun that poverty we dread:

3 'Tis all in vain, 'till God hath blest;
He can make rich, yet give us rest:
Children and friends are blessings too,
If GOD our sov'reign makes them so.

4 Happy the man to whom he sends
Obedient children, faithful friends!
How sweet our daily comforts prove,
When they are season'd with his love!

Text Information

• First Line: If God succeed not, all the cost
• Title: The Blessing of GOD on the Bussiness and Comforts of Life
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 127

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