A New Version of the Psalms of David ‎#23

23. Lord, who's the happy Man, that may

1 Lord, who's the happy Man, that may
to thy blest Courts repair;
Not, Stranger-like, to visit them,
but to inhabit there?
2 'Tis he, whose ev'ry Thought, and Deed
by Rules of Virtue moves;
Whose gen'rous Tongue disdains to speak
the Thing his Heart disproves.

3 Who never did a Slander forge,
his Neighbour's Fame to wound;
Nor hearken to a false Report,
by malice whisper'd round.
4 Who vice, in all its Pomp and Pow'r,
can treat with just Neglect;
And Piety, tho' cloath'd in Rags,
religiously respect.

Who to his plighted vows and Trust
has ever firmly stood;
And tho' he promise to his Loss,
he makes his Promise good.
5 Whose Soul in Usury disdains
his Treasure to employ;
Whom no Rewards can ever bribe,
the Guiltless to destroy.

The Man, who by this steady Course
has Happiness ensur'd,
When Earth's Foundation shakes, shall stand,
by Providence secur'd.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, who's the happy Man, that may
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1754
• Scripture:
  Psalm 15

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