Psalm CXII. Long Metre. The character and happiness of the liberal man

That man is bless'd who stands in awe Of God, and loves his sacred law; His name on earth shall be renown'd, And with increasing honour crown'd.

His hospitable house, shall be, To friends and strangers always free; His virtue safe from all decay, Shall blessings to his heirs convey.

The man that's fill'd with virtue's light, Shines brightest in affliction's night; Compassion dwells within his mind, His justice flows to all mankind.

His liberal favours he extends, To some he gives, to others lends; And what his charity impairs, He saves by prudence in affairs.

Though dangers threaten him around, Unmov'd shall he maintain his ground; The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust.

His hands, whilst they his alms bestow'd, His glory's future harvest sow'd; Whence he shall reap a sure reward, And dwell forever with the Lord.