The little birds may well look gay, But oft her joys are overcast, She dares not think of what is past, But Myra is a child of pray❜r, To hear the voice of truth; For I think you upon this morn With pleasure, not with pain, Trusting that as you once were born, Dear Myra hear the Saviour speak, He speaks this day to thee, Renounce the world, (he says) and seek Your happiness in me; The world will flattering baits present, But 'tis delusion all; And you can only find content, By yielding to my call. Devote to me your early days, The object of my care and love, PRAYER FOR A YOUNG PERSON. JESUS, the way, the life, the truth, Preserve him from the harms and snares As from the bud the opening flow'r As light advances from the dawn, May he, by love's attraction drawn, Dear Lord, the heavenly unction mix And while he's young, his spirit fix, Assist his parent's tender cares That they, of all their pains and pray'rs, To them may he a comfort prove, Be to thy people dear; And shew the pow'r of faith and love F MARRIAGE! thou most endeared tie, At length arrives the important day, Numbers who rush into the state Thoughtless and unconcern'd, Would shudder, could the ills that wait Around them be discern'd. Thus flatter'd by a gentle breeze, Too late he trembles when the seas 1 |