Divine Songs for Children ‎#XIV

XIV. Examples of Early Piety

What bless'd examples do I find,
Writ in the word of truth,
Of children that begin to mind
Religion in their youth!

Jesus, who reigns above the sky,
And keeps the world in awe,
Was once a child as young as I,
And kept his Father’s law.

At twelve years old he talked with men,
(The Jews all wondering stand,)
Yet he obeyed his mother then,
And came at her command.

Children a sweet hosanna sung,
And blest their Saviour’s name;
They gave him honour with their tongue,
While scribes and priests blaspheme.

Samuel, the child, was weaned and brought
To wait upon the Lord;
Young Timothy betimes was taught
To know his holy word.

Then why do I so long delay
What others learned so soon?
Let me not pass another day
Without this work begun.

Text Information

• First Line: What bless'd examples do I find
• Title: Examples of Early Piety
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1827

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