Deep Happiness (cf Psalm 1)

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 20 Sep 2015
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[Continuing the idea of one of my old hymns on Sundays:]

Who tastes real happiness?
supported, blessed and strong
to stand against the throng
enticing to do wrong.

Who tastes real happiness?
He will delight to read
each day in God’s Word feed,
and meditate, take heed.

Who tastes real happiness?
he will bring forth good fruit,
in God himself his root,
established, prosperous shoot.

Who tastes real happiness?
not those like dry dust blown,
no Saviour sought, alone
they come before God’s throne.

Who tastes real happiness?
those Jesus washes white
through faith, now counted right,
kept safe within his sight.

Tune: 66 66 iambic eg St Cecilia by Leighton G Hayne

http://rhiannonshymns.co.uk/

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Psalm 1 (ESV translation)

 

 

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Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

I was just going to call it a day, as I heard my stalwart clock strike the midnight hour, and then I wondered if you'd posted one of your usual little Sunday gems for me to ruminate over in the small hours when little problems seem to magnify themselves.  And, thankfully, you had.  A peaceful night to you, too, Rhiannon, and thank yousmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

When I saw this message this morning, I wondered who'd been reading and posting at midnight. I hope you had a peaceful night afterwards, Tina, and that God's words themselves were nourishing meditation. love, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

This is a lovely comforting read.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, that's good to know, Jean. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by tibi popovici on

I can even feel the beat of this poem, could make a very pleasant song.

Like it!

T.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tibi. In fact I worked on this song on Fri/Sat as it was in a form to which I couldn't find a tune, rather an odd meter, and I think the reworking was beneficial to the clarity of the words in the end, as well as the beat! Rhiannon