Now in the Days of Youth

Walter J. Mathams (1913) • English

Primary Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Verse 1

Now in the days of youth, When life flows fresh and free, Thou Lord of all our hearts and lives, We give ourselves to thee. Our fervent gift receive, And fit us to fulfill, Through all our days, in all our ways, Our heavenly Father's will.

Verse 2

Teach us where'er we live To act as in thy sight, And do what thou wouldst have us do With radiant delight; Not choosing what is great, Nor spurning what is small, But taking from thy hand our taske And serving thee in all.

Verse 3

Teach us to love the true, The beautiful and pure, And let us not for one short hour An evil thought endure; But give us grace to stand Decided, brave, and strong, The lovers of all holy things, The foes of all things wrong.

Scripture References

Reference 1

deuteronomy 30:19-20

Reference 2

psalms 100:2

Reference 3

ecclesiastes 9:10

Reference 4

ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8

Reference 5

1-corinthians 16:13

Reference 6

philippians 4:6-8

Reference 7

1-timothy 4:12