The Psalter ‎#393

393. National Prosperity

1 O happy land, whose sons in youth,
In sturdy strength and noble truth,
Like plants in vigor spring;
Whose daughters fair, a queenly race,
Are like the cornerstones that grace
The palace of a king,
The palace of a king.

2 O happy land, when flock and field
Their rich, abundant increase yield,
And blessings multiply;
When plenty all thy people share,
And no invading foe is there,
And no distressful cry,
And no distressful cry.

3 O happy people, favored land
To whom the Lord with liberal hand
Hath thus His goodness shown;
Yes, surely is that people blest
By whom Jehovah is confessed
To be their God alone,
To be their God alone.

Text Information

• First Line: O happy land, whose sons in youth
• Title: National Prosperity
• Meter: C. P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 144
• Topic: Blessedness: Of Those Trusting Christ; Children: A blessing; Christ: Providences of; Christians: Saved by Grace; Our Country; Family; Harvest Songs; Nature: An Emblem of Grace; Parents and Children; Temperance Songs
• Notes: Stanzas 7-9

Tune Information

• Name: SHORTLE
• Composer: Charles G. Goodrich
• Meter: C. P. M.
• Key: C Major