A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#877

877. The Relative Duties

1 Christians, in your several stations,
Dutiful to all relations,
Give to each his proper due.
Let not their unkind behaviour
Make you disobey your Saviour;
His command’s the rule for you.

2 Parents, be to children tender:
Children, full obedience render
To your parents in the Lord.
Never slight nor disrespect them;
Nor, through pride, when old, reject them;
‘Tis the precept of the word.

3 Wives, to husbands yield subjection:
Husbands, with a kind affection,
Cherish as yourselves your wives.
Masters, rule with moderation,
Sway'd by justice, not by passion:
To the scriptures square your lives.

4 Servants, serve your masters truly,
Not unfaithful, nor unruly,
To the good or to the bad;
Not refusing what you’re bidden,
Or replying when you’re chidden;
‘Tis the ordinance of God.

5 This shall solve the important question,
Whether thou'rt a real Christian,
Better than each golden dream;
Better far than lip-expression,
Towering notions, great profession;
This shall shew your love to him.

Text Information

• First Line: Christians, in your several stations
• Title: The Relative Duties
• Author: Hart
• Meter: 8.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844

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