The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1129

1129. Cursed Is the One Who Trusts in Man

1. Cursed is the one who trusts in man,
Who leans on him for might.
He turns away from God the Lord;
His heart rejects what’s right.
He’s like a bush out in the waste;
Good times will pass him by.
His place is parched and desolate,
With none to hear his cry.

2. But blessed the man who trusts the Lord;
God is his hope and stay.
He’s like a tree beside a stream;
Its roots drink deep each day.
It never fears in summertime;
Its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a drought;
Its fruit is always seen.

3. Lord, may I never in mankind
Place confidence or hope.
A fruitless, barren state that brings,
With none to help me cope.
But may I always trust in You;
Your Word will quench my thirst.
You’ll give me strength for every trial;
I’ll always put You first.

Text Information

• First Line: Cursed is the one who trusts in man
• Title: Cursed Is the One Who Trusts in Man
• Author: Susan H. Peterson (1998)
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Copyright: Released into public domain

Tune Information

• Name: LANDÅS
• Composer: André E. M. Grétry, 1741-1813
• Arranger: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Meter: CMD
• Incipit: 55651 76664 21715
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain