The Psalter ‎#1

1. The Blessedness of the Godly

1 That man is blest who, fearing God,
From sin restrains his feet,
Who will not stand with wicked men,
Who shuns the scorners' seat.

2 Yea, blest is he who makes God's law
His portion and delight,
And meditates upon that law
With gladness day and night.

3 That man is nourished like a tree
Set by the rivers' side;
Its leaf is green, its fruit is sure,
And thus his works abide.

4 The wicked like the driven chaff
Are swept from off the land;
They shall not gather with the just,
Nor in the judgment stand.

5 The Lord will guard the righteous well,
Their way to Him is known;
The way of sinners, far from God,
Shall surely be o'erthrown.

Text Information

• First Line: That man is blest who, fearing God
• Title: The Blessedness of the Godly
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 1
• Topic: Assurance: Declared; Blessedness: Of Those Obeying Christ; Character: Good and Bad Contrasted; Character: Value of Good; Christ: Communion with; Christians: Blessedness of; Christians: Growth of; Companions: Evil; Spiritual Illumination; Judgment Day; Law of God; Meditation; Nature: An Emblem of Grace; Obedience; Providence of God: Over Saints; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous: Blessedness of; The Righteous: Contrasted with the Wicked; The Wicked: Fate of; The Wicked: Separation from; The Wicked: Warned

Tune Information

• Name: MEDITATION
• Composer: John H. Gower
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major