How happy are the young who hear

Verse 1

How happy are the young who hear Instruction's warning voice; And who celestial wisdom make Their early, only choice, Their early, only choice.

Verse 2

For she has treasures greater far Than east or west unfold; And her rewards more precious are Than all their stores of gold, Than all their stores of gold.

Verse 3

She guides the young with innocence In pleasure's path to tread; A crown of glory she bestows Upon the aged head, Upon the aged head.

Verse 4

According as her labors rise So her rewards increase; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. Amen.