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Happy is the man that findeth wisdom.
Prov. 3:13.
O happy is the man who hears
Instruction’s warning voice;
And who celestial wisdom makes
His early, only choice.
2 For she has treasure greater far
Than east or west unfold,
And her reward is more secure
Than all the gain of gold.
3 In her right hand she holds to view
A length of happy years;
And in her left the prize of fame
And honor bright appears.
4 She guides our youth with innocence
In pleasure’s path to tread;
A crown of glory she bestows
Upon the hoary head.
5 According as her labors rise,
So her rewards increase;
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.