Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#686

686. How happy are all they who hear

1 How happy are all they who hear
true Wisdom's guiding voice;
and who her understanding make
their early, only choice.

2 For she has treasures greater far
than east or west unfold;
and her rewards more precious are
than all their stores of gold.

3 In her right hand she holds to view
a length of happy days;
and riches with great honours joined
are what her left displays.

4 She guides the young with innocence,
in pleasure's paths to tread;
a crown of glory she bestows
upon the hoary head.

5 According as her labours rise,
so her rewards increase;
her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.

Text Information

• First Line: How happy are all they who hear
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 3:13-17
• Topic: The Church Celebrates: Family, Friendship, and Marriage; Stages of Life; Wisdom
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, Paraphrase 11, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. STEPHEN (NEWINGTON)
• Composer: William Jones (1726-1800)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major