Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: O happy they who know the Lord
Topic: The Church/Love Unity and Fellowship
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 492
Page Number: 300, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsO happy they who know the Lord,
With whom he deigns to dwell!
He feeds and cheers them by his word,
His arm supports them well.
To them in each distressing hour
His throne of grace is near;
And when they plead his love and pow'r,
He stands engag'd to hear.
His presence sweetens all our cares,
And makes our burdens light;
A word from him dispels our fears,
And gilds the gloom of night.
Lord, we expect to suffer here,
Nor would we dare repine;
But give us still to find thee near,
And own us still for thine.
Let us enjoy and highly prize
These tokens of thy love,
Till thou shalt bid our spirits rise
To worship thee above.