Happy Is He Who Fears the Lord THORNTON—Composer Unknown Happy Is He Who Fears the Lord 1 Happy is he who fears the Lord, And follows his commands; Who lends the poor without reward, Or gives with liberal hands. 2 As pity dwells within his breast, To all the sons of need, So God shall answer his request, With blessings on his seed. 3 In times of danger and distress, Some beams of light shall shine, To show the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. 4 His works of piety and love