Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#213b

213b. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts
• Title: How Shall the Young Secure their Hearts
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (1719)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: The Word
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Second Tune

Tune Information

• Name: ST. STEPHEN
• Composer: Rev. William Jones, 1726-1800 (1789)
• Meter: C. M.
• Notes: Public Domain.