A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#CXXXVI

CXXXVI. Moderation

1 Happy the man, whose cautious steps
Still keep the golden mean,
Whose life, by wisdom's rules well form'd
Declares a conscience clean.

2 Not of himself he highly thinks,
Nor acts the boaster's part;
His modest tongue the language speaks
Of his still humbler heart.

3 Not in base scandal's arts he deals,
For truth dwells in his breast;
With grief he sees his neighbour's faults,
And thinks and hopes the best.

4 What blessings bounteous heaven bestows,
He takes with thankful heart;
With temperance he both eats and drinks,
And gives the poor a part.

5 To sect or party, his large soul
Disdains to be confin'd;
The good he loves of every name
And prays for all mankind.

Text Information

• First Line: Happy the man, whose cautious steps
• Title: Moderation
• Author: Needham
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Topic: Graces

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