Author: Henry Francis Lyte Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Ordinary Time Week 27 First Line: Oh, let the people of the Lord Lyrics: 1. Oh, let the people of the Lord
On him alone depend;
His mercies past with joy record,
And trust him to the end.
2. When he assists the house to build,
Secure and strong it stands;
The city he vouchsafes to shield
Is safe from hostile hands.
3. To late retire and early rise
Cannot insure success;
And thrift his labors vaily plies
Without the Lord to bless.
4. Children and friends, yes, every good
We hold, are all the Lord’s
Oh, happy were our gratitude
As large as his rewards. Scripture: Psalm 127 Text Sources: Spirit of the Psalms, 1834
Psalm 127