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Text:The meek possess the earth's increase
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:PRIMROSE
Composer (attributed to):Amzi Chapin
Harmonizer:Joseph Herl

17. The meek possess the earth's increase

The meek possess the earth's increase;
they are the heirs of heaven;
true riches, with abundant peace,
to humble souls are given.

Their lips abhor unworthy speech,
to slander or defraud,
their ready tongues declare to each
what they have learned of God.

The law and gospel of the Lord
shall be their guard and guide;
led by the Spirit and the word,
their footsteps will not slide.

Text Information
First Line: The meek possess the earth's increase
Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2014
Scripture:
Source: Psalm 37, 1st & 2nd Parts, alt.
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: PRIMROSE
Composer (attributed to): Amzi Chapin (1835)
Harmonizer: Joseph Herl (2013)
Meter: CM
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Harmonization © 2013 Joseph Herl



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