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Text:The Blessing of GOD on the Business and Comfort of Life

CXXVIIa. The Blessing of GOD on the Business and Comfort of Life

1 If GOD succeed not, all the cost
And pains to build the house are lost,
If GOD the city will not keep,
The watchful guards as well may sleep.

2 What tho' we rise before the sun,
And work and toil when day is done,
Careful and sparing eat our bread,
To shun that poverty we dread.

3 'Tis all in vain, till GOD hath blest,
He can make rich, yet give us rest:
On GOD, our sovereign, still depends
Our joy in children and in friends.

4 Happy the man to whom he sends
Obedient children, faithful friends!
How sweet our daily comforts prove
When they are season'd with his love!

Text Information
First Line: If God succeed not, all the cost
Title: The Blessing of GOD on the Business and Comfort of Life
Meter: Long Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1785
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