Religion is the chief concern Of mortals here below: May I its great importance learn Its sovereign virtue know!
More needful this than glittering wealth Or aught the world bestows; Nor reputation, food nor health, Can give us such repose.
Religion should our thoughts engage, Amidst our youthful bloom; ’Twill fit us for declining age, And for the awful tomb.
O may my heart, by grace renewed, Be my Redeemer’s throne; And be my stubborn will subdued, His government to own!
Let deep repentance, faith, and love Be joined with godly fear; And all my conversation prove My heart to be sincere.
Let lively hope my soul inspire; Let warm affections rise; And may I wait with strong desire To mount above the skies! |