Church Hymn Book ‎#P.XXXIV.II

P.XXXIV.II. Children, in years or knowledge young

7 Children, in years and knowledge young,
Your parents’ hope, your parents’ joy,
Attend the counsels of my tongue,
Let pious thoughts your minds employ.

8 If you desire length of days,
And peace to crown your mortal state,
Restrain your feet from impious ways,
Your lips from slander and deceit.

9 The eyes of God regard his saints,
His ears are open to their cries;
He sets his frowning face against
The sons of violence and lies.

10 To humble souls and broken hearts
God with his grace is ever nigh;
Pardon and hope his love imparts
When men in deep contrition lie.

11 He tells their tears, he counts their groans,
His Son redeems their souls from death;
His spirit heals their broken bones,
His praise employs their tuneful breath.

Text Information

• First Line: Children, in years or knowledge young
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Scripture:
  Psalm 34:7-11
• Topic: Religious Education

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