What blest examples do I find Writ in the Word of
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 Jews 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.
