Trinity Hymnal ‎#289

289. O people blest, whose sons in youth

1 O people blest, whose sons in youth,
In sturdy strength and noble truth,
Like plants in vigor spring;
Whose daughters fair, a queenly race,
Are like the cornerstones that grace
The palace of a king,
The palace of a king.

2 O people blest, when flock and field
Their rich, abundant increase yield,
And blessings multiply;
When plenty all thy children share,
And no invading foe is there,
And no distressful cry,
And no distressful cry.

3 O happy people, favored land,
To whom the Lord with liberal hand
Has thus his goodness shown;
Yea, surely is that people blest
By whom Jehovah is confessed
To be their God alone,
To be their God alone.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O people blest, whose sons in youth
• Meter: 8. 6. 8. 6. D. with repeat
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 144:12-15
• Topic: Christian Education; The Church: The Covenant People; Family Worship; Peace and Joy; Prosperity; Temperance; Youth
• Source: The Psalter, 1912
• Notes: St. 1, Line 1; St. 2, lines 1 and 4, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: SHORTLE
• Composer: Charles G. Goodrich, b. 1869
• Meter: 8. 6. 8. 6. D. with repeat
• Key: C Major