The Psalter ‎#98

98. The Rewards of the Righteous

1 The good man's steps are led aright,
His way is pleasing in God's sight,
Established it shall stand;
He shall not perish though he fall,
The mighty Lord who rules o'er all
Upholds him with His hand.

2 Though I am old who young have been,
No saint have I forsaken seen,
Nor yet his home in need;
He ever lends in gracious ways,
His life true charity displays,
His sons are blest indeed.

3 Depart from evil, do thou well,
And evermore securely dwell;
Jehovah loves the right.
His faithfulness His saints have proved,
Forever they shall stand unmoved,
But sinners God will smite.

4 The righteous, through His favoring hand,
Shall yet inherit all the land
And dwell therein for aye;
He talks of wisdom and of right,
In God's pure law is his delight,
His steps go not astray.

Text Information

• First Line: The good man's steps are led aright
• Title: The Rewards of the Righteous
• Meter: C. P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 37
• Topic: Afflictions: Promises for; Backsliding; Benevolence; Character: Value of Good; Christian Charity; Christ: Providences of; Christ: Righteousness of; Christians: Blessedness of; Contentment; Covenant: Promises; Faith: Confession of; Fidelity; Glory of God: In Providence; God: the judge; Old Age; Perseverance; The Poor: Duty Towards; Preservation; Prosperity: Without God's Blessing; Providence of God: Over Saints; Retribution: Threatened; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous: Character of; The Righteous: Contrasted with the Wicked; The Righteous: Honor and Safety of; Safety: Assured
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Stanzas 12-15

Tune Information

• Name: LONSDALE
• Composer: Arthur H. D. Troyte
• Meter: C. P. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.