1 WHY should I say, 'Tis yet too soon To seek for heav'n or think of death? A flow'r may fade before 'tis noon, And I this day may lose my breath. 2 If this rebellious heart of mine Despise the gracious calls of heav'n, I may be harden'd in my sin, And never have repentance giv'n. 3 What if the Lord grow wroth and swear, While I refuse to read and pray, That he'll refuse to lend an ear 4 What if his dreadful anger burn, And strike me dead upon the place? 5 'Tis dang'rous to provoke a God! His pow'r and vengeance none can tell; One stroke of his almighty rod Shall send young sinners quick to hell. 6 Then 'twill for ever be in vain Το cry for pardon or for grace; To wish I had my time again, Or hope to see my Maker's face. EXAMPLES OF EARLY PIETY. 1 WHAT blest examples do I find 2 Jesus who reigns above the sky, 3 At twelve years old he talk'd with men, (The Jews all wond'ring stand); Yet he obey'd his mother then, And came at her command. 4 Children a sweet hosanna sung, And blest their Saviour's name; They gave him honour with their tongue, 5 Samuel the child was wean'd, and brought 6 Then why should I so long delay I would not pass another day 1 OH, 'tis a lovely thing for youth And he that does one fault at first, 3 Have we not known, nor heard, nor read, How God abhors deceit and wrong? How Ananias was struck dead, Caught with a lie upon his tongue? 4 So did his wife Sapphira die, When she came in and grew so bold As to confirm that wicked lie That just before her husband told. 5 The Lord delights in them that speak The words of truth; but ev'ry liar Must have his portion in the lake That burns with brimstone and with fire. 6 Then let me always watch my lips, AGAINST QUARRELLING AND FIGHTING. 1 LET dogs delight to bark and bite, 2 But, children, you should never let |