246b. Family Blessings

1 O happy man, whose soul is fill'd
With zeal and reverent awe!
His lips to God their honours yield,
His life adorns the law.

2 A careful providence shall stand
And ever guard thy head,
Shall on the labours of thy hand
Its kindly blessings shed.

3 Thy wife shall be a fruitful vine;
Thy children round thy board,
Each like a plant of honour shine,
And learn to fear the Lord.

4 The Lord shall thy best hopes fulfil
For months and years to come;
The Lord who dwells on Zion's hill
Shall send thee blessings home.

5 This is the man whose happy eyes
Shall see his house increase,
Shall see the sinking church arise,
Then leave the world in peace.

Text Information
First Line: O happy man, whose soul is fill'd
Title: Family Blessings
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
Scripture:
Topic: Blessings: of a family; Family: blessings
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