Author: John Cross Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16282 Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: The morn of life, how fair and gay! Lyrics:
1 The morn of life, how fair and gay!
How cheering and how new!
What hopes illume each opening day,
And brightens every view.
2 Youth’s ardent minds, with joy elate,
Elastic and sincere,
Suspect no ills that may await,
Nor yield a thought to fear.
3 But slippery is the path they tread,
In pleasure’s dangerous way;
A thousand snares around them spread,
And oft their feet betray.
4 How shall they, then, their course pursue,
On life’s uncertain road?
What friendly hand will point their view,
To duty and to God?
5 In God’s own word the way is sure,
And clear to every eye;
It leads them on a path secure
To brighter worlds on high.
6 Oh be this word their constant guide,
Their steadfast hope and trust!
It ne’er can fail, though all beside
Shall mingle with the dust.
Languages: English Tune Title: PATIALA
The Morn Of Life