Fret Not Thyself

Verse 1

Fret not thyself, nor envious be, when wicked workers thou shalt see, who prosper in their way; for like the grass they perish soon, and, like the herb cut down at noon, they wither in a day, they wither in a day.

Verse 2

Trust in the LORD and still do well, within the land securely dwell, feed on His faithfulness; delight thee also in the LORD, and to thy heart He will accord the good it would possess, the good it would possess.

Verse 3

Yea, to the LORD thy way is known; confide in Him who on the throne abides in pow'r divine; thy righteousness He shall display; resplendent as the light of day, it shall unclouded shine, it shall unclouded shine.

Verse 4

Rest in the Lord and be thou still, with patience wait His holy will, enduring to the end. Fret not tho' sinners’ gains increase; forsake thy wrath, from anger cease; it will to evil tend, it will to evil tend.

Verse 5

Yea, thou shalt soon consider well the place where they were wont to dwell, and it shall not be found; but saints shall all the land possess, and find delight and happiness where fruits of peace abound, where fruits of peace abound.

Verse 6

He knows the days the perfect live, to them a heritage will give which ever shall abide; in evil times no shame they know, and in the days of famine's woe they shall be satisfied, they shall be satisfied.

Verse 7

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, upholds him with His hand.

Verse 8

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, his sons are blest indeed.