The Psalms of David ‎#XXXIVb

XXXIVb. 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 tho'ts your minds employ.

2 If you require a length of days,
And peace to crown your mortal state,
Restrain your feet from wicked 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,
They in his praise employ their 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: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 34:11-22

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