The Family Beatitudes

[michael_topple]

I came across this lovely set of words in a very old book, many years ago now. I've made some slight alterations but can make no claim on the original idea.

The Family Beatitudes

Blessed is the family that honoureth the Lord;
That loves to worship side by side with hearts of one accord.
Blessed are the parents who will ever lead the way,
And bring their children to God's house upon His holy day.

Blessed is the family that finds no greater thrill
Than joining hands in Christian love to do the Master's will.
Blessed is the family that daily bows in prayer,
And from the increase of their toil, will give the Lord His share.

Blessed is the family that taketh great delight,
In making of their home more than a shelter for the night.
Blessed is the family whose circle is complete:
That find in one another a companionship so sweet.

Blessed is the family that bears a common load;
Rejoice and praise together as they travel on life's road.
Blessed is the family where peace and joy abound;
And where distrust and pain and greediness are never found.

Blessed is the family that maketh God their choice;
Who in whatever plans they draw will listen for His voice.
So that, finally, when they God's will on earth have done,
They, with God and the angels, will in Heaven find a home.

Anon., with slight alterations by M. Topple

 

[Ed Walsh]

Thanks, Michael.

I sing from the 1650 each morning with the greatest delight to have such a treasure. Where else but the Psalms can you sing with Jesus, to Jesus, and about Jesus all at the same time. But before I sing I always get a roll of paper towels because I know I'm going to need them. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece. Oh love the Lord for he is good and his mercies do certainly endure forever.

Psalm 144:15 KJV
[15] Happy is that people, that is in such a case: Yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.

Psalm 33:12 KJV
[12] Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; And the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

 

[michael_topple]

Where else but the Psalms can you sing with Jesus, to Jesus, and about Jesus all at the same time.

Oh brother, I absolutely agree. It is so amazing to be able to sing the praises the Jesus Himself sang, and enter not only into the worship of Israel, but also continue in the worship of the Living Lord Himself.
Thank you for your kind words. My wife and I sing the Psalms (either 1650 or 'Sing Psalms') every evening at Family Worship, and it is such a blest time that my life would be incomplete without it.
I'm glad you like the wee poem.

 

[Ed Walsh]

Oh brother, I absolutely agree. It is so amazing to be able to sing the praises the Jesus Himself sang, and enter not only into the worship of Israel, but also continue in the worship of the Living Lord Himself.

Hi Michael,

Something interesting happened this morning. I had previously read your concern in "Repentance and Restitution" and MW's reply and was about to post a reply. But I was in a hurry and did not notice the poster's name. What a pleasant surprise it was when I answered this thread and you gave me a friendly reply. I noticed that the "Repentance and Restitution" thread was yours only later. I am at work now, but I do plan to reply with another perspective to consider what Mathew didn't cover in his excellent reply.

It looks like we may cross paths frequently. We shall see.

Ed

 

[michael_topple]

Hi Michael,

Something interesting happened this morning. I had previously read your concern in "Repentance and Restitution" and MW's reply and was about to post a reply. But I was in a hurry and did not notice the poster's name. What a pleasant surprise it was when I answered this thread and you gave me a friendly reply. I noticed that the "Repentance and Restitution" thread was yours only later. I am at work now, but I do plan to reply with another perspective to consider what Mathew didn't cover in his excellent reply.

It looks like we may cross paths frequently. We shall see.

Ed

Thank you, Ed. I really look forward to hearing from you in due course.
God bless.
Michael