Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: Religion is the chief concern
Topic: Supplication
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
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Hymn Number: 57
Page Number: 063, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsReligion is the chief concern
Of mortals here below;
May I its great importance learn,
It's sov'reign virtue know.
More needful this than glitt'ring wealth,
Or aught the world bestows,
Not reputation, food, or 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 renew'd,
Be my Redeemer's throne,
And be my stubborn will subdued,
His government to own.
Let deep repentance, faith, and love,
Be join'd with Godly fear;
And all my conversation prove
My heart to be sincere.
Preserve my from the snares of sin,
Thro' my remaining days;
And in me let each virtue shine,
To my Redeemer's praise.
Let lively hope my soul inspire,
Let warm affections rise;
And may I wait with strong desire,
To mount above the skies.