How blest the children of the Lord
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How blest the children of the Lord,Who, walking in his sight,Make all the precepts of his wordTheir study and delight!
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That precious wealth shall be their dower,Which cannot know decay;Which moth and rust shall ne'er devour,Or spoiler take away.
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For them that heavenly light shall spreadWhose cheering rays illumeThe darkest hours of life, and shedA halo round the tomb.
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Their works of piety and love,Performed through Christ, their Lord,Forever registered above,Shall meet a sure reward.