Instructions from Scripture

Verse 1

How shall the young secure their hearts and guard their lives from sin? Your Word, O LORD, the truth imparts to keep the conscience clean.

Verse 2

Your Word is like a heav'nly light that guides us all the day, and through the dangers of the night a lamp to lead our way.

Verse 3

The starry heav'ns your rule obey, the earth maintains its place; and these your servants night and day your skill and pow'r express.

Verse 4

But still your law and gospel, LORD, have lessons more divine; not earth stands firmer than your Word nor stars so nobly shine.

Verse 5

Your Word is everlasting truth; how pure is ev'ry page! That holy book will guide our youth and well support our age.