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1 If GOD succeed not, all the Cost
And Pains to build the House are lost,
If GOD the City will not keep,
The watchful Guards as well may sleep.
2 What if you rise before the Sun,
And work and toil when Day is done,
Careful and sparing eat your Bread,
To shun that Poverty you dread;
3 'Tis all in vain, till GOD hath blest;
He can make rich, yet give us Rest:
Children and Friends are Blessings too,
If GOD our Sov'reign make them so.
4 Happy the Man to whom he sends
Obedient Children, faithful Friends!
How sweet our daily Comforts prove
When they are season'd with his Love!
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First Line: | If GOD succeed not, all the Cost |
Title: | The Blessing of God on the Business and Comforts of Life |
Meter: | Long Metre |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1740 |
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Topic: | Blessing of God on Business and Comforts of Life; Business of Life blest; Children: made blessings(2 more...) |