...observations and ramblings from a learner and traveler...

13 November 2012

The Blest Man - Isaac Watts (Psalm 1)

     Psalm 1
     Issac Watts

Blest is the man who shuns the place
Where sinners love to meet;
Who fears to tread their wicked ways,
And hates the scoffer's seat;

But in the statutes of the Lord
Hath placed his chief delight,
By day he reads or hears the Word,
And meditates by night.

He like a plant of gen'rous kind,
By living waters set,
Safe from the storms and blasting wind,
Enjoys a peaceful state.

Green as the leaf and ever fair
Shall his profession shine,
While fruits of holiness appear
Like clusters on the vine.

Not so the impious and unjust;
What vain designs they form!
Their hopes are blown away like dust,
Or chaff before the storm.

Sinners in judgement shall not stand
Amongst the sons of grace,
When Christ the Judge, at His right hand
Appoints His saints a place.

His eye beholds the path they tread,
His heart approves it well,
But crooked ways of sinners lead
Down to the gates of hell.  

Sing to:
  "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing"
  "Amazing Grace"
  "Alas and Did My Savior Bleed"

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