The duty first on us enjoined

Verse 1

The duty first on us enjoin'd, That is to love the Lord: With all our hearts, and all our mind, And all we can afford.

Verse 2

The next command is full as great, To love our neighbours too-- Of like importance, and of weight, As all the scriptures shew.

Verse 3

If we love God with all our heart; Then sure it must succeed; We ne'er neglect to act our part, To those who are in need.

Verse 4

All acts of mercy God respects! Far more than sacrifice; For such are they which he directs: And ever highly prize.

Verse 5

That soul can never be impress'd, With love and grace divine; Who will not feel for the distress'd, To bear them on their mind.

Verse 6

Where words and actions don't agree, Profession is in vain. For love to God there cannot be, Where there is none to men.

Verse 7

All such religion is but mock, A tree without a root: Where it consists of only talk, And not of genuine fruit.