122 FALLING SHORT OF HEAVEN. mility. Let that divine veil be spread overall your honour's, that as you are the fairest images of Christ, ye may be dressed like him too ; for hewho is the highest Son of God, is also the holiest of the sons of men ; hewho is personally united to the godhead, and is one with his Creator, is the humblest of every creature. HYMN FOR SERMON VIII. f1 Hopeful Youth falling Short of Heaven. THUS far 'tis well : You read,, you If you will let your Saviour go, May: You hear God's holy word, You hearken what your parents say, And learn to serve the Lord. Yourfriendsare pleas'd to see yourways, Your practice they approve : Jesus himself would give you praise, And look with eyes of love. But if you quit the paths of truth, To follow foolish fires, And give a loose to giddy youth, With all its wild desires. To hold your riches fast ; Or hunt for empty joys below, You'll lose your heaven at last. The rich young man whom Jesus lov'd Should warnyou to forbear! His love of earthly treasures prov'd A fatal golden snare. See, gracious God, dear Saviour, see How youth is prone to fall : Teach them topart with all for thee, And love thee more than all.
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