Laudes Domini ‎#461

461. 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 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: 1890
• Topic: Christian Experience; Activity; Christians: Duties; Ministry; Missions; Watchfulness
• Notes: Public Domain.

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