Suffer the Word of Exhortation

Verse 1

Take heed, ye Christians, how he hear, Pay every truth respect. The word of exhortation hear; Not treat with cold neglect.

Verse 2

Despise not those that would you warn. Remember, this is true; He that his duty will not learn, His duty will not do.

Verse 3

Who slights, in any part, God's word, Shows a too haughty look. The slothful soul will not be stirred, Nor scorners hear rebuke.

Verse 4

Better's a babe that would be wise Than those who mind hight things! Whose long profession scorns advice, Those old and foolish kings.

Verse 5

Lord, let me not, by pride enticed, Thy precepts count a load; Help me to keep the faith of Christ, And the commands of God.