

 
	
	
	
		 
	 
	
		Hymnal: The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #66 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 
  1.
  Religion is the chief concern
  Of mortals here below:
  May I its great importance learn,
  Its sovereign virtue know!
  2.
  More needful this than glittering wealth,
  Or aught the world bestows;
  Nor reputation, food, or health,
  Can give us such repose.
  3.
  Religion should our thoughts engage
  Amidst our youthful bloom;
  'Twill fit us for declining age,
  And for the awful tomb.
  4.
  O, may my heart, by grace renew'd
  Be my Redeemer's throne;
  And be my stubborn will subdued,
  His government to own!
  5.
  Let deep repentance, faith, and love
  Be joined with godly fear;
  And all my conversation prove
  My heart to be sincere.
  6.
  Preserve me from the snares of sin
  Through my remaining days,
  And in me let each virtue shine
  To my Redeemer's praise.
  7.
  Let lively hope my soul inspire;
  Let warm affections rise;
  And may I wait with strong desire
  To mount above the skies!
 Languages: English Tune Title: PLEASANT HILL 
			
	Religion is the chief concern