Divine Songs for Children ‎#XII

XII. The Advantages of Early Religion

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

When we devote our youth to God,
'Tis pleasing in his eyes;
A flower, when offered in the bud,
Is no vain sacrifice.

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

'Twill save us from a thousand snares,
To mind religion young;
Grace will preserve our following years,
And make our virtue strong.

To thee, Almighty God, to thee
Our hearts we now resign'
’Twill please us to look back and see,
That all our lives were thine.

Let the sweet work of prayer and praise
Employ our youngest breath'
Thus I'm prepared for longer days,
Or fit for early death.

Text Information

• First Line: Happy the child whose early years
• Title: The Advantages of Early Religion
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1827

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