1.

Blest are you who of heart possess,
Moment by moment, God’s peace and rest,
Letting the Spirit constantly guide—
Minute by minute in God abide.

Chorus:

Better than gold is faithfulness.
Riches you’ll gain that will remain,
And you’ll have constant joy and peace.
Firm to your mind faithfulness bind.

2.

Blest are you who in peace or strife,
Hour by hour, lay down your life.
Fighting ’gainst lies, deceit, empty ways,
Day after day you’re growing in grace.

3.

Blest are you as a servant true,
Week after week, in all that you do.
Gladly the greatest burdens you bear,
Month after month you’re faithfully there.

4.

Blest are you who have godly fear,
Year after year—yes, year after year.
Soon you’ll be clothed in God’s glory pure;
Ever and ever it shall endure.

Written in 1937 by Elihu Pedersen (published in 1937)Composed by Ester SkogsrudText and melody © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ D