Tune: Herongate
('It is a thing most wonderful')
Psalm 128
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Blessed is every one that does fear
The Lord, with awe, they do draw near
And walk in His ways, for they shall
Eat fruit of their labours, do well
Happy shall they be, their wives be
As fruitful vines by houses, see
Their children as olive plants round
Their tables, known the joyful sound
Behold, that thus shall they blessed be
Who do fear the Lord constantly
The Lord shall bless them from the place
Of Zion, they His mercies trace
They shall see the good of city
Of Jerusalem, fine it be
All the days of their life, and they
With future generations pray
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: February 20th, 2026 03:42
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. on a family theme again.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments6
This hymn seems both a covenant and a promise between God and people. Nicely done Orchi
Thank you SB.
Most welcome Orchi
This is so well constructed with rhyme.Spreading the word in poetry
Thank you D.
Good write as always.
Thank you F.
Orchi, this moves with such calm assurance that it lulls you…then suddenly you’re sentimental about Zion and family tables like it’s the emotional climax of Baters Season 1,000,001. The rhythm carries it. The imagery seals it. I am fully misted. Someone turn off the glugs! 🤣 Beautifully done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you T. lol. I'm following the Psalm - mentions of Zion, tables, vines, etc. There's no hope that P will stop........... don't finish that! lol.
Good one Orchi.
Thank you Gold.
Good write O🕊️🙏🏻
Thank you A.
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