Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 302 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How happy are all they who hear
true Wisdom's guiding voice;
and who her understanding make
their early, only choice.
2 For she has treasures greater far
than east or west unfold;
and her rewards more precious are
than all their stores of gold.
3 In her right hand she holds to view
a length of happy days;
and riches with great honours joined
are what her left displays.
4 She guides the young with innocence,
in pleasure's paths to tread;
a crown of glory she bestows
upon the hoary head.
5 According as her labours rise,
so her rewards increase;
her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace. Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; Stages of Life; Wisdom Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-17 Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN (NEWINGTON) Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, Paraphrase 11, alt.
How happy are all they who hear