The Christian Honorable

Verse 1

Not all the nobles of the earth, Who boast the honors of their birth, So high a dignity can claim, As those who bear the Christian name.

Verse 2

To them the privilege is given To be the sons and heirs of heaven; Sons of the God who reigns on high, And heirs of joy beyond the sky.

Verse 3

He teaches their young feet the way, And early leads them to obey; Whispers instruction to their minds, And on their hearts his precepts binds.

Verse 4

Their daily wants his hands supply, Their steps he guards with watchful eye; Leads them from earth to heaven above, And crowns them with eternal love.