Happy they who trust in Jesus!

Verse 1

Happy they who trust in Jesus!
Sweet their portion is, and sure;
When the foe on others seizes,
He will keep His own secure:

Happy people!
Happy, though despised and poor.

Verse 2

Since His love and mercy found us
We are precious in His sight;
Thousands now may fall around us,
Thousands more be put to flight;

But His presence
Keeps us safe by day and night.

Verse 3

Lo! our Saviour never slumbers;
Ever watchful is His care:
Though we cannot boast of numbers,
In His strength secure we are:

Sweet their portion
Who the Saviour's kindness share.

Verse 4

As the bird, beneath her feathers,
Guards the objects of her care,
So the Lord His children gathers,
Spreads His wings and hides them there:

Thus protected
All their foes they boldly dare.