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Come, let us praise the Lord, He's blessed the Lord that fears

John Barnard • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 112

Verse 1

Come, let us praise the Lord: He's blessed the Lord that fears; Whose heart the greatest love, To his commandments bears.

Verse 2

His seed renowned, On earth, shall be; His progeny With blessings crowned.

Verse 3

His house with wealth shall flow; His justice never fails.

Verse 4

The light shall on him shine, When earkness most prevails. His gentle mind The poor's grief feels, He justly deals With all mankind.

Verse 5

A good man favor shows, And lends, nor hopes for gain; His business wisely guides;

Verse 6

He shall unmoved remain The just man's name, With fragrance, shall, Through ages all, Still live in fame.

Verse 7

No evil tidings shall, His mind, with fear, surprise, His heart is firmly fixed, And on the Lord relies;

Verse 8

With sweet repose, Fearless, to see The high decree, Seize on his foes.

Verse 9

He wide dispersed his alms, And gave the poor supplies; His righteousness shall last, His horn, in glory, rise.

Verse 10

sinners shall see, Grieve, gnash, and pine, But their design Shall blasted be.

Scripture References

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  • psalms 112