Christian Hymns ‎#222

222. How blest are they who hear God's Word

1 How blest are they who hear God's Word,
And keep and heed what they have heard.
They wisdom daily gather;
E'er brighter shines their light each day,
And while they tread life's weary way,
They have the oil of gladness
To soothe their pain and sadness.

2 God's Word a treasure is to me,
Through sorrow's night my sun shall be,
To faith a sword in battle;
The Father's hand hath written there
My title as His child and heir,
"The kingdom's thine forever;"
That promise faileth never.

3 I sat as at a festal board
To-day, and heard God's blessed Word,
The bread of life receiving;
Oh, that it may such strength bestow,
That faith its proper fruit may show
When my account is given
Before the throne in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: How blest are they who hear God's Word
• Meter: 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Worship: Closing; Hearers of the Word; Word of God: Precious
• Notes: Bishop J. N. Brun, 1786. Tr. Comp; Norwegian title: O, salig den, Guds Ord har hört

Tune Information

• Name: O HEAVENLY JOY, OF THEE WE SING
• Meter: 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7.
• Key: C Major
• Source: H. Thomission's Salmebog, 1569
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Om Himmeriges Rige saa ville vi