Hymns, etc. ‎#A7

A7. The Relative Duties

1. Christians, in your several stations,
Dutiful to all relations,
Give to each his proper due.
Let not their unkind behaviour
Make you disobey your Saviour:
His command’s the rule for you.

2. Parents, be to children tender.
Children, full obedience render
To your parents, in the Lord.
Never slight, nor disrespect them;
Nor, thro' pride, when old reject them;
‘Tis the precept of the word.

3 Wives to husbands yield subjection,
Husbands, with a kind affection,
Cherish, as yourselves, your wives.
Masters, rule with moderation,
Sway'd by justice, not by passion:
To the scriptures square your lives.

4 Servants, serve your masters truly,
Not unfaithful, nor unruly,
To the good— nor to the bad;
Not refusing what you’re bidden,
Nor replying when you’re chidden:
‘Tis the ordinance of God.

5 This shall solve the important question,
Whether thou'rt a real Christian,
Better than each golden dream.
Better far than lip-expression,
Tow'ring notions, great profession,
This shall shew your love to him.

Text Information

• First Line: Christians in your several stations
• Title: The Relative Duties
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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