Laudes Domini ‎#466

466. Psalm 127

1 Vainly, through night's weary hours,
Keep we watch, lest foes alarm;
Vain our bulwarks, and our towers,
But for God's protecting arm.

2 Vain were all our toil and labor,
Did not God that labor bless;
Vain, without his grace and favor,
Every talent we possess.

3 Vainer still the hope of heaven,
That on human strength relies;
But to him shall help be given,
Who in humble faith applies.

4 Seek we, then, the Lord's Anointed;
He will grant us peace and rest;
Ne'er was suppliant disappointed,
Who thro' Christ his prayer addressed.

Text Information

• First Line: Vainly, through night's weary hours
• Title: Psalm 127
• Author: Harriet Auber
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Nehemiah 4:6
  ;
  Psalm 127:1
  ;
  Song of Solomon 4:16
  ;
  Zechariah 4:6
• Topic: Activity; Christians: Duties; Church: Work of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: WIMBORNE
• Composer: fr. Whitaker
• Meter: 8s, 7s
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.