Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#237

237. How Blest the Man Who fears the Lord

1 How blest the man who fears the Lord
And greatly loves God's holy will;
His children share his great reward,
And blessings all their days shall fill.

2 Abounding wealth shall bless his home,
His righteousness shall still endure,
To him shall light arise in gloom,
For he is merciful and pure.

3 The man whose hand the weak befriends
In judgment shall his cause maintain;
A peace unmoved his life attends,
And long his memory shall remain.

4 Of evil tidings not afraid,
His trust is in the Lord alone;
His heart is steadfast, undismayed,
For he shall see his foes o'erthrown.

5 With kind remembrance of the poor,
For their distress his gifts provide;
His righteousness shall thus endure,
His name in honor shall abide.

6 To shame the wicked shall be brought,
While righteous men shall favor gain;
Unrighteous hopes shall come to naught,
Its due reward shall sin obtain.

Text Information

• First Line: How blest the man who fears the Lord
• Title: How Blest the Man Who fears the Lord
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 112
• Topic: Children; Christian Mercy; Offerings; The Poor; Prosperity; Rewards of Righteousness; Stedfastness

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Composer: Samuel Webbe (1782)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major