The Psalms of David ‎#CXXVIII

CXXVIII. Family Blessings

1 O Happy man, whose soul is fill'd
With zeal and rev'rent awe!
His lips to God their honors yield,
His life adorns the law.

2 A careful providence shall stand,
And ever guard thy head,
Shall on the labours of thy hand
Its kindly blessings shed.

3 Thy wife shall be a fruitful vine;
Thy children round thy board,
Each like a plant of honor shine,
And learn to fear the Lord.

4 The Lord shall thy best hopes fulfil
For months and years to come;
The Lord who dwells on Zion's hill,
Shall send thee blessings home.

5 This is the man whose happy eyes
Shall see his house increase,
Shall see the sinking church arise,
Then leave the world in peace.

Text Information

• First Line: O happy man, whose soul is fill'd
• Title: Family Blessings
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 128
• Notes: Public Domain.

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