Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#66

66. Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety

1 Children, in years and knowledge young,
Your parents' hope, your parents' joy,
Attend the counsels of my tongue,
Let pious thoughts your minds employ.

2 If you desire a length of days,
And peace to crown your mortal state,
Restrain your feet from impious ways,
Your lips from slander and deceit.

3 The eyes of God regard his saints,
His ears are open to their cries;
He sets his frowning face against
The sons of violence and lies.

4 To humble souls and broken hearts
God with his grace is ever nigh;
Pardon and hope his love imparts
When men in deep contrition lie.

5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans,
His Son redeems their souls from death;
His spirit heals their broken bones,
His praise employs their tuneful breath.

Text Information

• First Line: Children, in years and knowledge young
• Title: Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 34:11-12
• Topic: Afflictions: removed by prayer; Angels: guardian; Care of God over his Saints; Deliverance: from deep distress; Deliverance: by prayer; Exhortations to Peace and Holiness; Fears: and doubts suppressed; Instruction: in piety; Piety: instructions therein; Praise: for eminent Deliverance; Prayer: heard; Prayer: and praise for deliverance; Religious Education; Saints: God's care of them; Secret devotion; Sins of tongue; Tongues governed
• Notes: Second Part

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