Song 11

There is beyond the sky A heaven of joy and love, And holy children, when they die, Go to that world above.

There is a dreadful hell, And everlasting pains, There sinners must with devils dwell In darkness, fire, and chains.

Can such a wretch as I Escape this cursed end? And may I hope, whene'er I die, I shall to heaven ascend?

Then will I read and pray While I have life and breath; Lest I should be cut off to day, And sent t' eternal death.

Song 12. The Advantages of early Religion.

Happy's the child whose youngest years Receive instruction well; Who hates the sinner's path, and fears The road that leads to hell.

When we devote our youth to God, 'Tis pleasing in his eyes; A flower, when offer'd in the bud, Is no vain sacrifice.

'Tis easier work if we begin To fear the Lord betimes; While sinners that grow old in sin Are hard'ned in their crimes.

'Twill save us from a thousand snares To mind religion young; Grace will preserve our following years And make our vertue strong.

To thee, Almighty God, to thee Our childhood we resign; 'Twill please us to look back and see That our whole lives were thine.

Let the sweet work of prayer and praise, Employ my youngest breath; Thus I'm prepar'd for longer days, Or fit for early death.