Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#635b

635b. O happy is the man who hears

1 O happy is the man who hears
Instruction's warning voice;
And who celestial Wisdom makes
His early, only choice.

2 For she has treasures greater far
Than east or west unfold;
And her rewards more precious are
Than all their stores of gold.

3 In her right hand she holds to view
A length of happy days;
Riches, with splendid honours joined,
Are what her left displays.

4 She guides the young with innocence,
In pleasure's paths to tread,
A crown of glory she bestows
Upon the hoary head.

5 According as her labours rise,
So her rewards increase;
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.

Text Information

• First Line: O happy is the man who hears
• Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Seasons and Occasions; Education; Wisdom: Its blessings; Way, Jesus the: Wisdom's; Riches: Of Grace; Old Age

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FLAVIAN
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Day's Psalmes, 1562