The Truly Blest

Blest is the man who maketh Truth his guide, 
     And even as with a lamp doth walk thereby, 
     Keeping his heart in blameless verity, 
Minding, much heedful, that he turn aside 
From ways ungodly, and self-loving pride
     And vain desire, which are idolatry;
     The same is he the Lord doth justify, 
And in his bosom doth Christ's love abide. 
He shall not stumble, though his way be set
     In slippery places; He who doth up-stay
     The raven's wing shall keep his feet alway. 
Nor earthly cares nor trials shall him fret;
     But all sweet concord will his spirit sway, — 
And love that loveth, whatsoe'er would let.