Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#176

176. 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 heav'nly light
That guides us all the day,
And through the dangers of the night
A lamp to lead our way.

3 The starry heav'ns Thy rule obey;
The earth maintains her place;
And these Thy servants, night and day
Thy skill and pow'r 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 ev'ry page!
That holy Book shall guide our youth
And well support our age.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts
• Title: How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts
• Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 (abr.)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119
• Topic: Youth and Education; Epiphany 1

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: C. G. Gläser, 1784-1829
• Arranger: L. Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: C M
• Key: D Major