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The Secret of a Happy Life

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Primary Scripture: Psalm 34

Verse 1

Ye children, come, give ear to me And learn Jehovah's fear, He who would long and happy live, Let him my counsel hear.

Chorus

Children come, hither come, And unto me give ear, I shall you teach to understand How ye the Lord should fear.

Verse 2

Restrain thy lips from speaking guile, From wicked speech depart, From evil turn and do the good, Seek peace with all thy heart.

Chorus

Children come, hither come, And unto me give ear, I shall you teach to understand How ye the Lord should fear.

Verse 3

Jehovah's eyes are on the just, He hearkens to their cry; Against the wicked sets His face, Their very name shall die.

Chorus

Children come, hither come, And unto me give ear, I shall you teach to understand How ye the Lord should fear.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 34