Happy is He, whose early years

Verse 1

Happy is he whose early years Receive instructions well; Who hates the sinner’s path, and fears The road that leads to hell.

Verse 2

’Tis easier work, if we begin To serve the Lord betimes; While sinners, who grow old in sin, Are hardened by their crimes.

Verse 3

It saves us from a thousand snares To mind religion young: With joy it crowns succeeding years, And makes our virtue strong.

Verse 4

To Thee, almighty God! to Thee Our hearts we now resign: ’Twill please us, to look back and see, That our whole lives were Thine!