(Sunday, 19th July 2026)

[Verse 1]
Though many joys the world may give,
They shine awhile, then pass away,
The joy of God alone shall live,
Unchanged through every earthly day.

[Chorus]
The blessing of the Lord is true,
It brings no grief or sorrow near,
All earthly treasures fade from view,
But God preserves the souls who fear.

[Verse 2]
The wealth that does not come from God
Shall disappear like rising smoke,
It cannot bear the judgement rod,
Nor stand when earthly chains are broken.

[Chorus]
The blessing of the Lord is true,
It brings no grief or sorrow near,
All earthly treasures fade from view,
But God preserves the souls who fear.

[Verse 3]
The foolish heart delights in gain,
And thinks its pleasures shall endure,
But worldly joy shall end in pain,
God's holy blessing stands secure.

[Chorus]
The blessing of the Lord is true,
It brings no grief or sorrow near,
All earthly treasures fade from view,
But God preserves the souls who fear.

[Verse 4]
When lawless men possess the throne,
The poor are crushed, the guilty freed,
The weak must bear the crimes unknown,
While mighty men increase their greed.

[Chorus]
The blessing of the Lord is true,
It brings no grief or sorrow near,
All earthly treasures fade from view,
But God preserves the souls who fear.

[Verse 5]
When darkness rules, and light grows dim,
And sin has conquered righteousness,
When churches turn away from Him,
Who shall withstand His holiness?

[Chorus]
The blessing of the Lord is true,
It brings no grief or sorrow near,
All earthly treasures fade from view,
But God preserves the souls who fear.

[Verse 6]
When you have eaten and are filled,
And houses, gold, and flocks increase,
Forget not God, whose hand has willed,
To lead you into rest and peace.

[Final Chorus]
The blessing of the Lord is true,
It brings no grief or sorrow near,
All earthly treasures fade from view,
But God preserves the souls who fear.