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How blest the man that fears the Lord

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Primary Scripture: Psalm 112

Verse 1

How blest the man that fears the Lord, And makes his law his chief delight; His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might.

Chorus

How blest the man that fears the Lord, And makes his law his chief delight; His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might. His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might.

Verse 2

Abounding wealth shall bless his home, His righteousness shall still endure; To him shall light arise in gloom; He's kind, compassionate and pure.

Chorus

How blest the man that fears the Lord, And makes his law his chief delight; His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might. His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might.

Verse 3

The good will favor show, and lend, And his affairs discreetly guide: Unmoved he stands till life shall end, His name and honor shall abide.

Chorus

How blest the man that fears the Lord, And makes his law his chief delight; His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might. His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might.

Verse 4

No evil tidings shall he fear; His heart doth on the Lord repose; He stands unmoved by dangers near, Till he shall see his prostrate foes.

Chorus

How blest the man that fears the Lord, And makes his law his chief delight; His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might. His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might.

Verse 5

Dispersing gifts among the poor, His lib'ral hands their wants supply; His righteousness shall still endure, His pow'r shall be exalted high.

Chorus

How blest the man that fears the Lord, And makes his law his chief delight; His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might. His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might.

Verse 6

The wicked shall his honor see, Consume with grief, and gnash and wail; Their hopes shall disappointed be, And their desires forever fail.

Chorus

How blest the man that fears the Lord, And makes his law his chief delight; His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might. His seed shall share his great reward, And on the earth be men of might.

Scripture References

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  • psalms 112