Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors, Supplementary for the Use of Christians. 1st ed. #XXXVIII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors, Supplementary for the Use of Christians. 1st ed. Lyrics: 1 Happy is he, whose early years
Receive instruction well;
Who hates the sinner’s path, and fears
The road that leads to hell.
2 ’Tis easier work, if we begin
To fear the Lord betimes;
While sinners, that grow old in sin,
Are harden’d in their crimes.
3 It saves us from a thousand snares
To mind religion young:
With joy it crowns succeeding years,
And make 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 our daily breath:
Thus we're prepared for future days,
Or fit for early death. Languages: English
Happy is he, whose early years