Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#291

291. Religion is the chief concern

1 Religion is the chief concern
Of mortals here below:
May I its great importance learn,
Its sovereign virtue know!

2 More needful this, than glitt'ring wealth,
Or aught the world bestows;
Nor reputation, food or health,
Can give us such repose.

3 Religion should our thoughts engage,
Amidst our youthful bloom;
'Twill fit us for declining age,
And for the awful tomb.

4 Oh, may my heart, by grace renew'd,
Be my Redeemer's throne;
And be my stubborn will subdued,
His government to own.

5 Let deep repentance, faith, and love
Be join'd with godly fear;
And all my conversation prove
My heart to be sincere.

Text Information

• First Line: Religion is the chief concern
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Gospel Call; Delay of Repentance; Early Piety; Gospel: the call of; Life: Object of; Procrastination; Religion; Importance of salvation of the Soul; Vanilty: of life
• Notes: Author from index: Fawcett

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