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| P.XXXVII.I | Church Hymn Book#P.XXXVII.II | P.XXXVII.III |
11 Why do the wealthy wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest portion of the just,
Excels the sinner’s gold.
12 The wicked borrows of his friends,
But ne’er designs to pay;
The saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the poor away.
13 His alms with lib'ral heart he gives
Amongst the sons of need;
His mem'ry to long ages lives
And blessèd is his seed.
14 His lips abhor to talk profane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready tongue declares to men
What he has learn'd of God.
15 The law and gospel of the Lord
Deep in his heart abide;
Led by the spirit and the word,
His feet shall never slide.
16 When sinners fall, the righteous stand,
Preserv'd from every snare;
They shall possess the promis'd land
And dwell for ever there.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Why doth the wealthy wicked boast |
| Meter: | C. M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1816 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | Charity to the Poor |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
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