HOW blest are they who fear the Lord, Love His commands and trust His Word; Riches divine their days attend, And blessings to their seed descend.
Love and compassion fill their mind, To gracious deeds are they inclined, Willing and kind in works of aid, And seeking not to be repaid.
When trials and troubles rage around, Unmoved, do they maintain their ground, Armed in their hearts against all fears, For God – with all His power—is theirs!
Faith which is fixed upon the Lord, Draws strength and courage from His Word, And in the darkness light shall rise, To cheer the heart and guide the eyes.
They shall dispense their means abroad To spread the Gospel of their Lord; So righteous fruits shall with them stand, For ever in their heavenly land.
Based on Isaac Watts, 1674-1748