Song Lyrics that Instruct and Edify

This is a recently learned song I was thinking about today. I first heard it during the time of hymn singing at leader's meeting in BSF. It has become a new favorite of mine and I love that the words are taken directly from Psalm 1. I memorized that Psalm many years ago as a young girl and have not forgotten the words. Some of my favorite songs and hymns to sing and think about are those that incorporate either direct words of Scripture or clear Scriptural allusions.

Last evening I reviewed some hymns with the children that we have been learning throughout the year during the study of Moses. I was so pleased that they knew many of the words by heart and were eager to sing their favorites. It seems two of the hymns they love best are He Leadeth Me and Lift High the Cross. I reminded them to sing these songs often and to think upon the words-- to remember who God is and how we should praise Him. I hope the words of this song will encourage you as you meditate on God's law.


Blessed Is the Man
Words and Music by Michael Baughen
Arranged by Jim Thornton

Blessed is the man, the man who does not walk
In the counsel of the ungodly: blessed is that man.
He who rejects the way, rejects the way of sin
And who turns away from scoffing: blessed is that man.
But his delight, by day and night,
Is the law of God Almighty.

He is like a tree, a tree that flourishes,
Being planted by the water: blessed is that man.
He will bring forth fruit, his leaf will wither not,
For in all he does he prospers: blessed is the man.
For his delight by day and night,
Is the law of God Almighty.

The ungodly are not so, for they are like the chaff
Which the wind blows clean away: he ungodly are not so.
The ungodly will not stand, upon the judgment day
Nor belong to God's own people: The ungodly will not stand.
But God knows the way of righteous men
And ungodly ways will perish.

Refrain

Blessed is the man, the man who does not walk
In the counsel of the ungodly: blessed is that man.