The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#573

573. 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 heavenly light
That guides us all the day;
And through the dangers of the night
A lamp to lead our way.

3 The starry heavens Thy rule obey,
The earth maintains her place;
And these Thy servants, night and day
Thy skill and power 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 every page!
That holy book shall guide our youth
And well support our age.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts
• Author: I. Watts (1719)
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Children's Service: Children's Service; Children's Services; Word of God
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [How shall the young secure their hearts]
• Composer: C. G. Gläser (1828)
• Arranger: L. Mason (1839)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.