John H. Gower (1855-1922)
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That man is blest who, fearing God, From sin restrains his feet, Who will not stand with wicked men, Who shuns the scorners' seat.
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Yea, blest is he who makes God's law His portion and delight, And meditates upon that law With gladness day and night.
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That man is nourished like a tree Set by the river's side; Its leaf is green, its fruit is sure, And thus his works abide.
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The wicked like the driven chaff Are swept from off the land; They shall not gather with the just, Nor in the judgment stand.
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The Lord will guard the righteous well, Their way to Him is known; The way of sinners, far from God, Shall surely be o'er-thrown. |
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