The Hartford Selection of Hymns ‎#CCLXIII

CCLXIII. The encouragement young persons have to seek and love Christ

1 Ye hearts with youthful vigor warm,
In smiling crouds draw near,
And turn from ev'ry mortal charm,
A Saviour's voice to hear.

2 He, Lord of all the worlds on high,
Stoops to converse with you;
And lays his radiant glories by,
Your friendship to pursue.

3 "The souls that longs to see my face,
"Is sure my love to gain;
"And those that early seek my grace,
"shall never seek in vain."

4 What object, Lord, my soul should move,
If once compar'd with thee?
What beauty should command my love,
Like what in Christ I see?

5 Away, ye false delusive toys,
Vain tempters of the mind!
'Tis here I fix my lasting choice,
And here true bliss I find.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye hearts with youthful vigor warm
• Title: The encouragement young persons have to seek and love Christ
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 8:17
• Topic: Invitation: To youth; Youth: Their encouragement

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