Examples of Early PietyWords: Isaac Watts, "Divine and Moral Songs for Children" What blest examples do I find Writ in the Word of Truth Of children that began to mind Religion in their youth! Jesus, who reigns above the sky, And keeps the world in awe, Was once a child as young as I, And kept His Father's law. At twelve years old he talked with men, The Scribes all wondering stand; Yet He obeyed his Mother then, And came at her command. Children a sweet hosanna sung, And blest their Savior's name; They gave Him honor with their tongue, While scribes and priests blaspheme. Samuel the child was weaned and brought To wait upon the Lord: Young Timothy betimes was taught To know his holy Word. Then why should I so long delay What others learnt so soon? I would not pass another day Without this work begun. Note, in the third verse, we changed Watts original "Jews" to "Scribes" |
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