The Psalms of David ‎#68

68. Charity to the Poor; or, Religionin Words and Deeds

1 Why do the wealthy Wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest Portion of the Just
Excels the Sinner's Gold.

2 The Wicked borrows of his Friends,
But ne'er designs to pay;
The Saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the Poor away.

3 His Alms with lib'ral Heart he gives
Amongst the Sons of Need;
His Mem'ry to long Ages lives,
And blessed is his Seed.

4 His Lips abhor to talk prophane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready Tongue declares to Men
What he has learn'd of GOD.

5 The Law and Gospel of the Lord
Deep in his Heart abide;
Led by the Spirit, and the Word,
His Feet shall never slide.

6 When Sinners fall, the Righteous stand,
Preserv'd from ev'ry Snare;
They shall possess the promis'd Land,
And dwell for ever there.

Text Information

• First Line: Why do the wealthy Wicked boast
• Title: Charity to the Poor; or, Religionin Words and Deeds
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 37:16-31
• Topic: Wickedness of Man; Charity: to the poor; Death: of saints and sinners; End of Righteous and Wicked; Envy and Unbelief cured; Fretfulness discouraged; Patience: under persecutions; Portion of saints and sinners; Prayer: and faith of persecuted saints; Religion: in words and deeds; Reproach removed; Saints: and Sinners End; World's Hatred, and Saints Patience

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