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! |