How blest are they who love the Lord

Verse 1

How bless'd are they who love the Lord And seek his will to do; they have his promise and his word, That he will love them too.

Verse 2

The Holy Spirit shall reveal The gracious will of God-- And thus their hearts shall know and feel The worth of Jesus' blood.

Verse 3

That which the world cannot receive, The peace of God within; Is the reward to all who b'lieve And strive to conquer sin.

Verse 4

The Holy Ghost, with heav'nly grace, And blessings from above: Will make such hearts his dwelling place And fill the soul with love.

Verse 5

He will for ever there abide, To all their wants attend; To be their counsel and their guide, Their safe guard and their friend.

Verse 6

O happy, where such grace divine, Can have its real abode; O may such treasurs too be mine: Those precious gifts of God.