Divine Songs for Children ‎#XVIII

XVIII. Against Scoffing and Calling Names

Our tongues were made to bless the Lord,
And not speak ill of men;
When others give a railing word,
We must not rail again.

Cross words and angry names require
To be chastised at school;
And he’s in danger of hell fire
That calls his brother, fool.

But lips which dare be so profane,
To mock, and jeer, and scoff
At holy things, or holy men,
The Lord will cut them off.

When children, in their wanton play,
Served old Elisha so,
And bade the prophet go his way,
"Go up, thou bald-head, go!"

God quickly stopped their wicked breath,
And sent two raging bears,
Which tore them limb from limb, to death,
With blood, and groans, and tears.

Great God, how terrible art thou
To sinners, e’er so young!
Grant me thy grace, and teach me how
To tame and rule my tongue.

Text Information

• First Line: Our tongues were made to bless the Lord
• Title: Against Scoffing and Calling Names
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1827

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