The Encouragement Young Persons Have to Seek Christ
Philip Doddridge • English
Primary Scripture: Proverbs 7:17
Verse 1
Ye hearts with youthful vigor warm, In smiling crowds draw near; And turn from every mortal charm, A Saviour's voice to hear.
Verse 2
He, Lord of all the worlds on high, Stoops to converse with you, And lays His radiant glories by, Your friendship to pursue.
Verse 3
"The souls that longs to see my face, Is sure my love to gain; And those that early seek my grace, Shall never seek in vain."
Verse 4
What object, Lord, my soul should move, If once compared with Thee? What beauty should command my love, Like what in Christ I see?
Verse 5
Away, ye false, delusive toys, Vain tempters of the mind! 'Tis here I fix my lasting choice, And here true bliss I find.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- proverbs 7:17
Reference 2
- proverbs 8:17