Christian's Duty, exhibited in a series of hymns ‎#S38

S38. Happy is he, whose early years

1 Happy is he, whose early years
Receive instruction well;
Who hates the sinner’s path, and fears
The road that leads to hell.

2 ’Tis easier work, if we begin
To fear the Lord betimes;
While sinners, that grow old in sin,
Are harden’d in their crimes.

3 It saves us from a thousand snares
To mind religion young:
With joy it crowns succeeding years,
And make our virtue strong.

4 To thee, almighty God! to thee
Our hearts we now resign:
’Twill please us, to look back and see,
That our whole lives were thine!

5 Let the sweet work of pray'r and praise
Employ our daily breath:
Thus we're prepared for future days,
Or fit for early death.

Text Information

• First Line: Happy is he, whose early years
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1825

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