Tune: Lasst Uns Erfreuen = Let us praise
(\'All creatures of our God and King\')
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Psalm 1 v.2
1. Blessed they whose delight in the LORD
And in His law, His living word
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Blessings to those who meditate
In His word day, night, early, late
Pleasant, fine, fair, be their estate
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 1 v.3
2. Like tree planted by rivers they
Shall be, they still shall watch and pray
Alleluia, Alleluia!
That tree brings forth fruit in season
Its leaves not wither, no, not one
They shall prosper in whate\'er done
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 1 v.4
3. Ungodly not so, they as chaff
Shall not enjoy e\'en blessings half
Alleluia, Alleluia!
And as chaff they be blown away
Soon as does come a windy day
They shall not last, they shall not stay
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 3 v.3
4. You, O LORD, are a shield for me
Guard me and keep me company
Alleluia, Alleluia!
You my glory, you lift my head
Give me joy for mourning instead
My needy state you did see, view
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 5 v.11
5. Let all that trust in you rejoice
And shout for joy all with one vice
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For you defend them by your power
Keep them through every day and hour
Those that love your name shall joy, flower
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 4 v.8
6. I will lay me down, now in peace
And sleep, my troubled thoughts shall cease
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For it is you, LORD, who do make
Me to dwell safely for your sake
You still with me when I awake
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 5 v.3
7. And in the morning you shall hear
My voice LORD, I love you and fear
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Morning, noon, night I still shall pray
Look up to you, e\'er with me stay
You constantly present alway
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!