The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#286

286. How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts

1 How shall the young secure their hearts,
And guard their lives from sin?
Thy Word the choicest rules imparts
To keep the conscience clean.

2 'Tis like the sun, a heav'nly light
That guides us all the day,
And thro' the dangers of the night
A lamp to lead our way.

3 The starry heav'ns Thy rule obey,
The earth maintains her place;
And these Thy servants, night and day
Thy skill and pow'r express.

4 But still Thy Law and Gospel, Lord,
Have lessons more divine;
Not earth stands firmer than Thy Word,
Nor stars so nobly shine.

5 Thy Word is everlasting truth;
How pure is every page!
That holy Book shall guide our youth
And well support our age.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts
• Title: How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719, cento)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:6
• Topic: The Word: Law and Gospel

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle (1836)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major