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The Blessings of the Pious and Charitable

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #199 (1786) Topics: Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them; Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them First Line: Thrice happy man who fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy man who fears the Lord, Loves his commands, and trusts his word; Honour and peace his days attend, And blessings to his seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his mind, To works of mercy still inclin'd: He lends the poor some present aid, Or gives them, not to be repaid. 3 When times grow dark, and tidings spread That fill his neighbours round with dread, His heart is arm'd against the fear, For God with all his power is there. 4 His spirit fix'd upon the Lord Draws heavenly courage from his word; Amidst the darkness light shall rise, To cheer his heart and bless his eyes. 5 He hath dispers'd his alms abroad, His works are still before his God; His name on earth shall long remain, While envious sinners rage in vain. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

The Blessings of the Pious and Charitable

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #199 (1790) Topics: Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them; Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them First Line: Thrice happy man who fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy man who fears the Lord, Loves his commands, and trusts his word; Honour and peace his days attend, And blessings to his seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his mind, To works of mercy still inclin'd: He lends the poor some present aid, Or gives them, not to be repaid. 3 When times grow dark, and tidings spread That fill his neighbours round with dread, His heart is arm'd against the fear, For God with all his power is there. 4 His spirit fix'd upon the Lord Draws heavenly courage from his word; Amidst the darkness light shall rise, To cheer his heart and bless his eyes. 5 He hath dispers'd his alms abroad, His works are still before his God; His name on earth shall long remain, While envious sinners rage in vain. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

Liberality rewarded

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #200a (1786) Topics: Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them; Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them First Line: Happy is he that fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Happy is he that fears the Lord, And follows his commands, Who lends the poor without reward, Or gives with liberal hands. 2 As pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of need; So God shall answer his request With blessings on his seed. 3 No evil tidings shall surprise His well-establish'd mind; His soul to God, his refuge flies, And leaves his fears behind. 4 In times of danger and distress Some beams of light shall shine, To shew the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. 5 His works of piety and of love Remain before the Lord; Honour on earth and joys above, Shall be his sure reward. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

Liberality rewarded

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #200a (1790) Topics: Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them; Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them First Line: Happy is he that fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Happy is he that fears the Lord, And follows his commands, Who lends the poor without reward, Or gives with liberal hands. 2 As pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of need; So God shall answer his request With blessings on his seed. 3 No evil tidings shall surprise His well-establish'd mind! His soul to God, his refuge flies, And leaves his fears behind. 4 In times of danger and distress Some beams of light shall shine, To shew the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. 5 His works of piety and of love Remain before the Lord; Honour on earth and joys above, Shall be his sure reward. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

The Blessings of the Pious and Charitable

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #212a (1786) Topics: Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them; Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them First Line: Thrice happy man who fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy man who fears the Lord, Loves his commands, and trusts his word; Honour and peace his days attend, And blessings to his seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his mind, To works of mercy still inclin'd: He lends the poor some present aid, Or gives them, not to be repaid. 3 When times grow dark, and tidings spread That fill his neighbours round with dread, His heart is arm'd against the fear, For God with all his power is there. 4 His spirit fix'd upon the Lord Draws heavenly courage from his word; Amidst the darkness light shall rise, To cheer his heart and bless his eyes. 5 He hath dispers'd his alms abroad, His works are still before his God; His name on earth shall long remain, While envious sinners rage in vain. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

Liberality rewarded

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #212b (1786) Topics: Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them; Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them First Line: Happy is he that fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Happy is he that fears the Lord, And follows his commands, Who lends the poor without reward, Or gives with liberal hands. 2 As pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of need; So God shall answer his request With blessings on his seed. 3 No evil tidings shall surprise His well-establish'd mind; His soul to God, his refuge flies, And leaves his fears behind. 4 In times of danger and distress Some beams of light shall shine, To shew the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. 5 His works of piety and of love Remain before the Lord; Honour on earth and joys above, Shall be his sure reward. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

The Blessings of the Pious and Charitable

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #212a (1787) Topics: Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them; Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them First Line: Thrice happy man who fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy man who fears the Lord, Loves his commands, and trusts his word; Honour and peace his days attend, And blessings to his seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his mind, To works of mercy still inclin'd: He lends the poor some present aid, Or gives them, not to be repaid. 3 When times grow dark, and tidings spread That fill his neighbours round with dread, His heart is arm'd against the fear, For God with all his power is there. 4 His spirit fix'd upon the Lord Draws heavenly courage from his word; Amidst the darkness light shall rise, To cheer his heart and bless his eyes. 5 He hath dispers'd his alms abroad, His works are still before his God; His name on earth shall long remain, While envious sinners rage in vain. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

Liberality rewarded

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #212b (1787) Topics: Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them; Charity to the poor; Poor charity to them First Line: Happy is he that fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Happy is he that fears the Lord, And follows his commands, Who lends the poor without reward, Or gives with liberal hands. 2 As pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of need; So God shall answer his request With blessings on his seed. 3 No evil tidings shall surprise His well-establish'd mind; His soul to God, his refuge flies, And leaves his fears behind. 4 In times of danger and distress Some beams of light shall shine, To shew the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. 5 His works of piety and of love Remain before the Lord; Honour on earth and joys above, Shall be his sure reward. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

Ye have the poor always with you

Author: William Croswell Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #897 (1891) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Pity For the poor First Line: Lord, lead the way the Saviour went Scripture: Matthew 26:11 Languages: English

Thou God of hope, to thee we bow!

Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #759 (1873) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Poor Lyrics: 1 Thou God of hope, to thee we bow! Thou art our Refuge in distress; The Husband of the widow, thou The Father of the fatherless. 2 The poor are thy peculiar care; To them thy promises are sure: Thy gifts the poor in spirit share; Oh! may we always thus be poor! 3 May we thy law of love fulfill, To bear each other's burdens here; Endure and do thy righteous will, And walk in all thy faith and fear.