Children, in years and knowledge young

Verse 1

Children, in years and knowledge young, Your parents’ hope, your parents’ joy, Attend the counsels of my tongue, Let pious thoughts your minds employ.

Verse 2

If you desire length of days, And peace to crown your mortal state, Restrain your feet from impious ways, Your lips from slander and deceit.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 5

He tells their tears, he counts their groans, His Son redeems their souls from death; His spirit heals their broken bones, His praise employs their tuneful breath.