The Psalter ‎#322

322. Guidance for Youth

1 How shall the young direct their way?
What light shall be their perfect guide?
Thy word, O Lord, will safely lead,
If in its wisdom they confide.

2 Sincerely I have sought Thee, Lord,
O let me not from Thee depart;
To know Thy will and keep from sin
Thy word I cherish in my heart.

3 O blessed Lord, teach me Thy law,
Thy righteous judgments I declare;
Thy testimonies make me glad,
For they are wealth beyond compare.

4 Upon Thy precepts and Thy ways
My heart will meditate with awe;
Thy word shall be my chief delight,
And I will not forget Thy law.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall the young direct their way?
• Title: Guidance for Youth
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119
• Topic: Aspirations: For Holiness; Bible: A Guide; Bible: Inspired; Bible: Precious; Consecration and Dedication; Faith: Walking by; God: Our Guide; God: Hearer of Prayer; Gospel: Fulness of; Gospel: Sanctifying and Saving; Grace: Growth in; Heart: Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Law of God; Meditation; Obedience; Riches; Temptation; Young Men
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Part II

Tune Information

• Name: PRESTON
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.