1.

If you build your house without the Lord, you labor but in vain—
And what use the city’s watch without the Lord?
If you early rise to work and very late lie down again,
Only vanity and shame are your reward.
Let’s all say, then, “Yea and amen!”
While you rest, God meets your needs if you’re His friend.
God will bless us; children, precious,
Are the heritage in Canaan He doth send.

2.

To the lilies of the field I’ll go—O what a lovely sight!
By these flowers God’s great power is revealed.
For they neither toil nor spin from early dawn till late at night,
Yet in peace they grow and flourish in the field.
Come admire their attire!
Even Solomon’s array could not compare.
I am bowing and allowing
God to teach me, through the lilies, of His care.

3.

Come outside and see the sparrows; note how blessed is their lot
And how absolutely free from cares they are.
Though they’re sold for just two farthings, yet the Lord forgets them not.
O dear brother, you’re of much more worth, by far.
God is faithful, so be grateful.
Be contented with your lot and be at rest—
In each trial reconciled.
He has said that all things serve us for our best.

Written by Edwin Bekkevold (published in 1929)Composed by Charles M. FillmoreText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ G