The Fear of the Lord Lyrics

The fear of the Lord our days will prolong

In trouble afford a confidence strong

Will keep us from sinning will prosper our ways

And is the beginning of wisdom and grace

The fear of the Lord preserves us from death

Enforces his word enlivens our faith

It regulates passion and helps us to quell

The dread of damnation and terrors of hell

The fear of the Lord is soundness and health

A treasure well stored with heavenly wealth

A fence against evil by which we resist

World flesh and the devil and imitate Christ

The fear of the Lord is clean and approved

Makes Satan abhorred and Jesus beloved

It conquers in weakness is proof against strife

A cordial in sickness a fountain of life

The fear of the Lord is lowly and meek

The happy reward of all that him seek

They only that fear him the truth can discern

For living so near him his secrets they learn

The fear of the Lord his mercy makes dear

His judgments adored his righteousness clear

Without its fresh flavor in knowledge there's fault

In doctrines no savor in duties no salt

The fear of the Lord confirms a good hope

By this are restored the senses that droop

The deeper it reaches the more the soul thrives

It gives what it teaches and guards what it gives

The fear of the Lord forbids us to yield

It sharpens our sword and strengthens our shield

Then cry we to heaven with one loud accord

That to us be given the fear of the Lord