Stanza 1
When sinners utter boasting words,
And glory in their shame;
The LORD, well-pleased, an ear affords
To those who fear his name.
Stanza 2
They often meet to seek his face,
And what they do, or say,
Is noted in his book of grace
Against another day.
Stanza 3
For they, by faith, a day descry,
And joyfully expect,
When he, descending from the sky,
His jewels will collect.
Stanza 4
Unnoticed now, because unknown,
A poor and suff'ring few;
He comes to claim them for his own,
And bring them forth to view.
Stanza 5
With transport then their Savior's care
And favor they shall prove;
As tender parents guard and spare
The children of their love.
Stanza 6
Assembled worlds will then discern
The saints alone are blest;
When wrath shall like an oven burn,
And vengeance strike the rest.