Hymnal: The Pilgrim's Hymn Book
Date: 1816
Compiler: Joseph Thomas
Publisher/Printer: J Foster
First Line: Thrice happy man who fears the Lord
Topic: <no topic given>
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
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Meter: LM
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Hymn Number: CXXXIX
Page Number: 185, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsThrice happy man who fears the Lord,
Love's his commands and trusts his word;
Honor and peace his days attend,
And blessings to his seed descend.
Compassion dwells upon his mind;
To works of mercy still inclin'd,
He lends the poor some present aid,
Or gives them not to be repaid.
When times grow dark, and tidings spread
That fill his neighbors round with dread,
His heart is arm'd against the fear,
For God with all his pow'r is near.
His spirit fix'd upon the Lord
Draws heav'nly courage from his word;
Amidst the darkness, light shall rise
To cheer his heart and bless his eyes.
He hath dispers'd his alms abroad-
His works are still before his God;
His name on earth shall long remain,
While with his God his soul shall reign.