509. How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts

1 How shall the young secure their hearts
And guard their lives from sin?
Your Word, O Lord, the truth imparts
To keep the conscience clean.

2 Your Word is like a heav'nly light
That guides us all the day,
And through the dangers of the night
A lamp to lead our way.

3 The starry heav'ns your rule obey;
The earth maintains its place;
And these your servants night and day
Your skill and pow'r express.

4 But still your law and gospel, Lord,
Have lessons more divine;
Not earth stands firmer than your Word
Nor stars so nobly shine.

5 Your Word is everlasting truth;
How pure is ev'ry page!
That holy Book will guide our youth
And well support our age.

Text Information
First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts
Title: How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (abr., alt.)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Social Concern; Christian Education
Tune Information
Name: ST. PETER
Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
Meter: CM
Key: D Major
Notes: Alternate setttings: 358, 405



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