Happy are they, to whom the LORD

The words

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   Stanza 1. Happy are they, to whom the LORDHis gracious name makes known!And by his Spirit, and his word,Adopts them for his own!

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   Stanza 2. He calls them to his mercy–seat,And hears their humble prayer;And when within his house they meet,They find his presence near.

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   Stanza 3. The force of their united criesNo pow’r can long withstandFor JESUS helps them from the skies,By his almighty hand.

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   Stanza 4. Then mountains sink at once to plains,And light from darkness springs;Each seeming loss improves their gains,Each trouble comfort brings.

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   Stanza 5. Though men despise them, or revile,They count the trial small;Whoever frowns, if JESUS smile,It makes amends for all.

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   Stanza 6. Though meanly clad, and coarsely fed,And, like their Savior, poor;They would not change their gospel breadFor all the worldling’s store.

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   Stanza 7. When cheered with faith’s sublimer joys,They mount on eagle’s wings;They can disdain, as children’s toys,The pride and pomp of kings.

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   Stanza 8. Dear Lord, assist our souls to payThe debt of praise we owe;That we enjoy a gospel day,And heav’n begun below.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 2, Hymn 47. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/2-47