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[II.] Early Religion.

1 King. XVIII.
O That while I am Young I might
Fear the most Glorious One;
And not my Great Redeemer Slight:
Thine, Lord; I'm THINE alone.
2 Chron. 34-3.
May I while I am very Young,
Seek unto God by Prayer:
And those Lov'd Ones be found among
That Early Seekers are:
Psal. 119.9.
May I, while I am Young, give Heed
Unto thy Holy Word;
Call'd, there to Cleanse my wayes with Speed,
By the most Holy Lord.
2 Joh. 4.
Though I am yet a Child, I wou'd
In my most Forward Youth,
Walk, by the conduct of my God,
In the pure paths of Truth.
2 Tim. 2.22.
Those Lusts that Youthful are, to me
May they most Hateful prove;
And may the Laws of JESUS be
My Sweetest Joy and Love.
Eccl. 12.1.
Lord, THEE, my Maker, Thee, To Day,
God, Father, Son, and Spirit,
I would Remember, that I may
Eternal Life Inherit.