A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship ‎#CXIV

CXIV. Happy the soul, whose early years

1 Happy the soul, whose early years
Receives instruction well;
Who hates the sinner’s path, and fears
The road that leads to hell.

3 When we devote our youth to God,
'Tis pleasing in his eyes;
A flower, when offer'd in the bud,
Is no vain sacrifice.

3 ’Tis easier work, if we begin
To fear the Lord betimes;
While sinners, who grow old in sin,
Are harden’d by their crimes.

4 'Twill save us us from a thousand snares,
To mind religion young;
Grace will preserve our following years,
And make our virtue strong.

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• First Line: Happy the soul, whose early years
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: Faith, Holiness and moral Virtues: The Advantage of early Religion

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