Happy the men who fear the Lord

Verse 1

Happy the men that fear the Lord; They from the paths of sin depart; Rejoice and tremble at his word, And hide it deep within their heart.

Verse 2

They in his mercy hope, through grace; Revere his judgments, not contemn; In pleasing him their pleasure’s placed, And his delight is placed in them.

Verse 3

This fear, a rich and endless store, Preserves the soul from poisonous pride; The heart that wants this fear is poor, Whatever it possess beside.

Verse 4

This treasure was by Christ possessed; In this his understanding stood; And every one that’s with it blessed Has free redemption in his blood.