Hymns for Christian Devotion
by John G. Adams | 1853 | 124,404 words
This book is a 19th century collection of hymns intended to enhance the worship experience for a diverse Christian audience. The compilers emphasize that the book is to improve upon the existing hymn books by incorporating a broad range of lyrics that cater to a progressive and philanthropic Christian ethos. The songs are selected for their devotio...
Hymn 744 - Importance of the Bible to the Young
Author: Watts;
Meter: C. M.
Verse 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.
Verse 2:
'Tis, like the sun, a heavenly light,
That guides us all the day,
And, through the dangers of the night,
A lamp to lead our way.
Verse 3:
Thy precepts make us truly wise;
We hate the sinner's road:
We hate our own vain thoughts that rise,
But love thy law, O God!
Verse 4:
Thy word is everlasting truth:
How pure is every page!
That holy book shall guide our youth,
And well support our age.
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