Duty of a Master to His Family

Verse 1

I and my house will serve the Lord: But first obedient to thy word I must myself appear: By actions, words, and tempers, slow That I my heavenly Master know, And serve with heart sincere.

Verse 2

I must the good example set To those that on my pleasure wait; The stumbling-block remove; Their duty by my life explain, And still in all my works maintain The dignity of love.

Verse 3

Easy to be entreated, mmild, Quickly appeas'd and reconcil'd, A foll'wer of my God: A saint indeed I long to be, And wish to lead my family In the celestial road.

Verse 4

A sinner sav'd myself from sin, I strive my family to win, That they may be forgiven; The children, Lord, and servants bless, And through the paths of righteousness Conduct us all to heaven.