Go thou, in life's fair morning

Verse 1

Go thou, in life's fair morning-- Go in the bloom of youth-- And buy, for thine adorning, The precious pearl of truth: Secure this heav'nly treasure, And bind it on thy heart; And let not worldly pleasure E'er cause it to depart.

Verse 2

Go, while the day-star shineth; Go, while thy heart is light; Go, ere thy strength declineth, While every sense is bright: Sell all thou hast, and buy it; 'Tis worth all earthly things-- Rubies, and gold, and diamonds, Scepters, and crowns of kings.

Verse 3

Go, ere the clouds of sorrow Steal o'er the bloom of youth; Defer not til tomorrow: Go now, and buy the truth. Go, seek thy great Creator, Learn early to be wise: Go, place upon his altar A morning sacrifice.