The Psalms of David ‎#P127a

P127a. If GOD succeed not, all the Cost

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 if you rise before the Sun,
And work and toil when Day is done,
Careful and sparing eat your Bread,
To shun that Poverty you dread.

3 'Tis all in vain, till GOD hath blest;
He can make rich, yet give us Rest:
Children and Friends are Blessings too,
If GOD our Sov'reign make them so.

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
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 127
• Topic: Blessing of God on Business and Comforts of Life; Business of Life blest; Children: made blessings; Comfort: of life blest; God: all in all
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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