Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#146a

146a. Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children

1 Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God perform'd of old;
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.

2 He bids us make his glories known;
His works of power and grace;
And we'll convey his wonders down
Through every rising race.

3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs,
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.

4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone
Their hope securely stands,
That they may ne'er forget his works,
But practise his commands.

Text Information

• First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds
• Title: Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 78
• Topic: Backsliding: pardoned; Children: instructed; Education: religious; Glutton; Israel: rebellion and punishment; Luxury: punished; Pardon: of backsliding; Providence: recorded; Religious Education; Saints: punished and saved

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