Christian Hymns ‎#76

76. How shall the young secure their hearts

1 How shall the young secure their hearts,
And guard their lives from sin?
Thy Word the choicest rules imparts
To keep the conscience clean.

2 'Tis, like the sun, a heavenly light,
That guides us all the day;
And through the dangers of the night
A lamp to lead our way.

3 The starry heavens Thy rule obey,
The earth maintains her place;
And these Thy servants, night and day,
Thy skill and power express.

4 But still Thy Law and Gospel, Lord,
Have lessons more divine;
Not earth stands firmer than Thy Word,
Nor stars so nobly shine.

5 Thy Word is everlasting truth:
How pure is every page!
That holy Book shall guide our youth,
And well support our age.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Holy Ghost: Works Regeneration; Word of God
• Notes: I. Watts, 1719.

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASTER
• Composer: Dr. S. Howard (1750)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major