Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #344 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship Lyrics: 1 Happy is he, whose early years
Receive instructions well;
Who hates the sinner’s path, and fears
The road that leads to hell.
2 ’Tis easier work, if we begin
To serve the Lord betimes;
While sinners, who grow old in sin,
Are harden’d by their crimes.
3 It saves us from a thousand snares
To mind religion young:
With joy it crowns succeeding years,
And makes our virtue strong.
4 To thee, almighty God! to thee
Our hearts we now resign:
’Twill please us, to look back and see,
That our whole lives were thine!
5 Let the sweet work of pray'r and praise
Employ my youngest breath:
Thus we're prepar'd for future days,
Or fit for early death. Topics: The Church Confirmation Languages: English
Happy is he, whose early years