English poem
Regard to Scripture pressed upon young Persons, that they may cleanse their Way. Psalm cxix. 9
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Indulgent GOD, with pitying Eye The Sons of Men survey, And see how youthful Sinners sport In a destructive Way.
Ten thousand Dangers lurk around To bear them to the Tomb; Each in an Hour may plunge them down, Where Hope can never come.
Reduce, O LORD, their wand'ring Minds, Amus'd with airy Dreams, That heav'nly Wisdom may dispell, Their visionary Schemes.
With holy Caution may they walk, And be thy Word their Guide; Till each, the Desart safely pass'd, On Zion's Hill abide.
More by Philip Doddridge
- Rebels against CHRIST executed. Luke xix. 27
- Rebels against the supreme Sovereign admonished. Psalm lxvi. 7
- Reflections on our Waste of Years. Psal. xc. 9
- Reflections on the Disciples forsaking CHRIST, when he was betrayed. Matt. xxvi. -56
- Rejoicing in an unseen Saviour. 1 Peter i. 8
- Rejoicing in our Covenant Engagements to GOD. 1 Chron. xv. 15
- Relieving CHRIST in his poor Saints. Matt. xxv. 40
- Relishing the divine Goodness. Psalm xxxiv. 8, 9