The Psalms of David ‎#Ib

Ib. The Saint happy, the Sinner miserable

1 The man is ever blest
Who shuns the sinners ways,
Among their counsels never stands,
Nor takes the scorner's place.

2 But makes the law of GOD
His study and delight,
Amidst the labors of the day,
And watches of the night.

3 He like a tree shall thrive,
With waters near the root;
Fresh as the leaf his name shall live;
His works are heav'nly fruit.

4 Not so the ungoldy race,
They no such blessings find;
Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff
Before the driving wind.

5 How will they bear to stand
Before that judgement-seat,
Where all the saints at CHRIST's right hand
In full assembly meet?

6 He knows, and he approves
The Ways the Righteous go;
But sinners and their works shall meet
A dreadful overthrow.

Text Information

• First Line: The man is ever blest
• Title: The Saint happy, the Sinner miserable
• Meter: Short Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 1
• Notes: Public Domain.

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