The Psalms of David ‎#265a

265a. Grace above Riches; or, The Happy Nation

1 Happy the City, where their Sons,
Like Pillars round a Palace set,
And Daughters, bright as polish'd Stones,
Give Strength and Beauty to the State.

2 Happy the Country, where the Sheep,
Cattle and Corn, have large Increase;
Where Men securely work or sleep,
Nor Sons of Plunder break the Peace.

3 Happy the Nation thus endow'd,
But more divinely blest are those
On whom the All-Sufficient GOD
Himself with all his Grace bestows.

Text Information

• First Line: Happy the City, where their Sons
• Title: Grace above Riches; or, The Happy Nation
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 144:12-15
• Topic: Assistance from God; Blessings: of a nation; Frailty of Man; God: and Condescension of Christ; God: great and good; God: his sovereignty and goodness to man; Grace: above riches; Life and Riches: short and feeble; Nation's: prosperity; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Vanity of Man as mortal; Victory: over temptations; War: spiritual

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