Juvenile Choir ‎#87

87. O, in the Morn of Life, when Youth

1 O, in the morn of life, when youth
With vital ardour glows,
And shines in all the fairest charms,
That beauty can disclose.

2 Deep in thy soul, before its pow'rs
And yet by vice enslaved,
Be thy Creator's glorious name
And character engraved:

3 Ere yet the shades of sorrow cloud
The sunshine of thy days;
And cares and toils, in endless round,
Encompassed all the ways:

4 Ere yet thy heart the woes of age,
With vain regret deplore,
And sadly must on former joys,
That now return no more.

5 True wisdom, early sought and gain'd
In age will give thee rest:
O then, improve the morn of life,
To make its ev'ning blest!

Text Information

• First Line: O, in the morn of life, when youth
• Title: O, in the Morn of Life, when Youth
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1840
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [O, in the morn of life, when youth]
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.