1.Unless the Lord the house shall build,
the weary builders toil in vain;
unless the Lord the city shield,
the guards a useless watch maintain.
2.In vain you rise ere morning break,
and late your nightly vigils keep,
and of the bread of toil partake;
God gives to his beloved sleep.
3.Lo, children are a great reward,
a gift from God in very truth;
with arrows is his quiver stored
who joys in children of his youth.
4.And blest the man whose age is cheered
by stalwart sons and daughters fair;
no enemies by him are feared,
no lack of love, no want of care.
UNLESS THE LORD THE HOUSE SHALL BUILD
First Line:
Unless the Lord the house shall build, the weary builders toil in vain;
Songbook: Trinity Psalter Hymnal 2018
Page Number: 127A
Song Key: F
Language: English
Authors: The Psalter, 1912
Tune Name: ILLA
Themes: Psalm 127
Composer: Lowell Mason
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