Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#586

586. How Blest Are They Who Hear

1 How blest are they who hear God's Word,
And keep and heed what they have heard!
They daily grow in wisdom.
Their light shines brighter day by 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,
The shield of faith 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 Today I was my Savior's guest;
My soul was here so richly blest,
The bread of Life receiving.
O may thereby my faith prevail
So that its fruits shall never fail
Till my account is given
Before the throne in heaven!

Text Information

• First Line: How blest are they who hear God's Word
• Title: How Blest Are They Who Hear
• Norwegian Title: O salig den, Guds Ord har hørt
• Author: J. N. Brun, 1745-1816
• Translator: O. H. Smeby, 1851-1929 (alt.)
• Meter: 887 88 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Benediction

Tune Information

• Name: OM HIMMERIGES RIGE
• Meter: 887 88 77
• Key: a minor
• Source: Den danske Psalmebog, 1569, alt.