The Book of Worship ‎#397

397. Bestow, O Lord, upon our youth

1 Bestow, O Lord, upon our youth
The gift of saving grace,
And let the seed of sacred truth
Fall in a fruitful place.

2 Grace is a plant, where'er it grows,
Of pure and heavenly root;
But fairest in the youngest shows,
And yields the sweetest fruit.

3 Ye careless ones, betimes obey
The voice of sovereign love!
Ye rove in folly's dangerous way,
But mercy reigns above.

4 For you the public prayer is made,
Oh join the public prayer!
For you the secret tear is shed,
Oh shed your selves a tear!

Text Information

• First Line: Bestow, O Lord, upon our youth
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: Ordaining Instrumentalities: Training of Youth

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