Author: Fawcett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCLXXXIV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns First Line: Religion is the chief concern 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 ought the world bestows;
Nor reputation, food, or health,
Can give us such repose.
3 Religion should our thoughts engage,
Amidst our youthful bloom;
'Twill fist 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 subdu'd,
His government to own!
5 Let deep Repentance, faith, and love,
Be join'd with godly fear;
And all our conversation prove
My heart to be sincere.
6 Preserve me from the snares of sin,
Thro' my remaining days;
And in me let each virtue shone
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! Topics: Graces of the Spirit Sincerity; Not unto us; Internal Religion desired; Spiritual mindedness Scripture: James 1:27 Languages: English
Spiritual mindedness; or, inward religion