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Text:If GOD to build the House deny

P127b. If GOD to build the House deny

1 If GOD to build the House deny,
The Builders work in vain;
And Towns, without his wakeful Eye
An useless Watch maintain.

2 Before the Morning Beams arise,
Your painful Work renew,
And till the Stars ascend the Skies,
Your tiresome Toil pursue.

3 Short be your Sleep, and coarse your Fare;
In vain, till GOD has blest;
But if his Smiles attend your Care,
You shall have Food and Rest.

4 Nor Children, Relatives, nor Friends,
Shall real Blessings prove,
Nor all the earthly Joys he sends,
If sent without his Love.

Text Information
First Line: If GOD to build the House deny
Meter: Common Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1740
Scripture:
Topic: Blessing of God on Business and Comforts of Life; Business of Life blest; Children: made blessings (2 more...)
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