Deeds of Love, For Christ's Sake, Rewarded

Verse 1

How blest the children of the Lord, Who, walking in his sight, Make all the precepts of his word Their study and delight!

Verse 2

That precious wealth shall be their dower, Which cannot know decay; Which moth and rust shall ne'er devour, Or spoiler take away.

Verse 3

For them that heavenly light shall spread Whose cheering rays illume The darkest hours of life, and shed A halo round the tomb.

Verse 4

Their works of piety and love, Performed through Christ, their Lord, Forever registered above, Shall meet a sure reward.