Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#77

77. Charity to the poor; or, Religion in words and deeds

1 Why do the wealthy wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest portion of the just
Excels the sinners' gold.

2 The wicked borrows of his friends,
But ne'er designs to pay;
The saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the poor away.

3 His alms, with lib'ral heart, he gives
Amongst the sons of need;
His mem'ry to long ages lives,
And blessed is his seed.

4 His lips abhor to talk profane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready tongue declares to men
What he has learn'd of God.

5 The law and gospel of the Lord
Deep in his heart abide:
Led by the spirit and the Word,
His feet shall never slide.

6 When sinners fall, the righteous stand,
Preserv'd from every snare;
They shall possess the promis'd land,
And dwell for ever there.

Text Information

• First Line: Why do the wealthy wicked boast
• Title: Charity to the poor; or, Religion in words and deeds
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 37:16-21
  ;
  Psalm 37:26-31
• Notes: Second part

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