Psalm 15 (Version 1)

Who shall inhabit in thy hill,

O God of holiness?

Whom will the Lord admit to dwell

So near his throne of grace?

The man that walks in pious ways,

And works with righteous hands;

That trusts his Maker's promises,

And follows his commands.

He speaks the meaning of his heart,

Nor slanders with his tongue;

Will scarce believe an ill report,

Nor do his neighbour wrong.

The wealthy sinner he contemns,

Loves all that fear the Lord:

And tho' to his own hurt he swears,

Still he performs his word.

His hands disdain a golden bribe,

And never gripe the poor;

This man shall dwell with God on earth,

And find his heaven secure.