Psalm CXXVIII. Long Metre. Family duties and blessings

Blest is the man who fears the Lord, And walks by his unerring word; Comfort and peace his days attend, And God will ever prove his friend.

To him, who condescends to dwell With saints in their obscurest cell; Be our domestic altars rais'd, And daily let his name be prais'd.

To him may each assembled house Present their night and morning vows; Their servants and their rising race Be taught his precepts and his grace.

Then shall the charms of wedded love Still more delightful blessings prove; And parents hearts shall overflow With joys that parents only know.

When nature droops, our aged eyes Shall see our children's children rise; Till pleas'd and thankful we remove, And join the family above.