The Psalms of David ‎#240b

240b. GOD all in all

1 If GOD to build the House deny,
The Builders work in vain;
And Towns, without his wakeful Eye,
An useless Watch maintain.

2 Before the Morning Beams arise,
Your painful Work renew;
And till the Stars ascend the Skies,
Your tiresome Toil pursue;

3 Short be your Sleep, and coarse your Fare;
In vain, till GOD has blest;
But if his Smiles attend your Care,
You shall have Food and Rest.

4 Nor Children, Relatives, nor Friends,
Shall real Blessings prove;
Nor all the earthly Joys he sends,
If sent without his Love.

Text Information

• First Line: If GOD to build the House deny
• Title: GOD all in all
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 127
• Topic: Blessing of God on Business and Comforts of Life; Business of Life blest; Children: made blessings; Comfort: of life blest; God: all in all
• Notes: Public Domain.

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