8's. 226 1 MY Gratitude to Parents. father, my mother, I know I cannot your kindness repay; I shall learn your commands to obey. 2 You loved me, before I could tell 3 - am sorry that ever I could Be wicked, and give you such pain; I hope I shall learn to be good, And so never grieve you again. 4 But, for fear that I ever should dare From all your commands to depart. Whenever I utter a prayer, I'll ask for a dutiful heart. 227 LE ET children that would fear the Lord With reverence heed their parents' word, 2 Have we not heard what dreadful plagues Are threatened by the Lord, To him who breaks his father's law, 3 But those that worship God, and give Shall long on earth in comfort live, RELIGION. 228 Value of Religion. IS religion that can give 'TIS 7'8. Sweetest pleasure while we live; 'Tis religion must supply Solid comfort when we die. Be the living God my friend, 229 The great Concern. RELIGION is the chief concern mortals here below; May I its great importance learn, C. M. Religion should our thoughts engage 3 0, may my heart, by grace renewed, And be my stubborn will subdued, 4 Let deep repentance, faith, and love, And all my conversation prove 1 230 1 HOW happy is the child who hears Instruction's warning voice; And who celestial wisdom makes 2 For she has treasures greater far 3 She guides the young with innocence 4 According as her labours rise, Her ways are ways of pleasantness, 231 HA APPY the child whose early years Who hates the sinner's path, and fears 2 'Twill save us from a thousand snares Grace will preserve our following years, 3 To thee, Almighty God, to thee "Twill please us to look back, and see That our whole lives were thine. 136 4 0 let the work of prayer and praise 232 Idols. C. M. WHAT is an idol?—every heart Has idols of its own, Some are of gold and silver bright, 3 If there be aught the world contains 4 Then take that sinful love away, 5 Deeply inscribed upon my heart That there may live within my breast 233 1 L Self-dedication. ORD! I would come to thee, O take the stain of guilt away, 2 I cannot live in sin, And feel a Saviour's love S. M. Thy blood can make my spirit clean; I 2 ING Solomon of old S. M. KIN He chose the better part; He sought for purer joys; A wise and understanding heart; And God approved his choice. 8 Far better than his crown, And all his grand array, That wisdom was, which God sent down To guide him on his way. COMFORT IN AFFLICTION. 235 GOD God cares for me. the Creator reigns above, L.M. And watches all whom he has made: He rules the world in bounteous love, 2 Have I no parent? God will be Far better than a parent could; He bids the rich his children feed; |