Blest's the man, whose upright walking

Verse 1

Blest's the Man, whose upright Walking Contradicts ill Counselors; Nor gives Ear to Sinners Talking, But their wicked Ways abhors; Who removes with Care his Feet From the Place where Scoffers meet; And whose Heart is wholly given To obey the Laws of Heaven.

Verse 2

Blessed, who with constant Pleasure Studies God's revealed Will; Seeing there for Heav'nly Treasure, Day and Night, his Soul to fill. He is like a living Tree, Which by gentle Streams we see, Stretching forth its fruitful Branches Till the gath'ring Time advances.

Verse 3

Thus shall he put forth and flourish, Who reveres the sacred Word; All the Seasons him shall nourish With sweet Blessings from the Lord: Tho' through Age he may be grey, Yet his Leaf shall ne'er decay; All his Actions God so blesses, That they'r crowned with Successes.

Verse 4

Not so fares th' ungodly Faction, Who the Law of Life disown: They, like Chaff, in Wild Distraction, Shall be driven up and down. Where God tries his pious Race, Sinners can't abide the Place. All the Righteous, God doth cherish; But the Wicked all shall perish.