Instructions from Scripture

How shall the young secure their hearts,

And guard their lives from sin?

Thy word the choicest rules imparts

To keep the conscience clean.

'Tis, like the sun, a heavenly light,

That guides us all the day;

And, thro' the dangers of the night,

A lamp to lead our way.

The starry heavens Thy rule obey,

The earth maintains her place;

And these, Thy servants, night and day,

Thy skill and power express.

But still Thy law and gospel, Lord,

Have lessons more divine;

Not earth stands firmer than Thy word,

Nor stars so nobly shine.

Thy word is everlasting truth;

How pure is ev'ry page!

That holy book shall guide our youth,

And well support our age.