Church Book ‎#312

312. How shall the young secure their hearts

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.

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.

3 The starry heavens Thy rule obey;
The earth maintains her place;
And these Thy servants, night and day,
Thy skill and power express.

4 But still Thy Law and Gospel, Lord,
Have lessons more divine;
Not earth stands firmer than Thy Word,
Nor stars so nobly shine.

5 Thy Word is everlasting truth:
How pure is every page!
That holy Book shall guide our youth,
And well support our age.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts
• Author: Watts (1719)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word of God; Sexagesima Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune: #70 or #204

Tune Information

• Name: TIVERTON
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Rev. Jos. Grigg, d. 1768