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Against Evil Company

Hymnal: Divine Songs for Children #XXI (1827) First Line: Why should I join with those in play Lyrics: Why should I join with those in play In whom I’ve no delight; Who curse and swear, but never pray; Who call ill names, and fight. I hate to hear a wanton song, Their words offend my ears; I should not dare defile my tongue With language such as theirs. Away from fools I’ll turn my eyes, Nor with the scoffers go; I would be walking with the wise, That wiser I may grow. From one rude boy, that’s used to mock, Ten learn the wicked jest: One sickly sheep infects the flock, And poisons all the rest. My God, I hate to walk or dwell With sinful children here; Then let me not be sent to hell, Where none but sinners are. Languages: English
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