What blest examples do I find
Writ in the Word of Truth
Of children that began to mind
Religion in their youth!
Jesus, who reigns above the sky,
And keeps the world in awe,
Was once a child as young as I,
And kept His Father's law.
At twelve years old he talked with men,
The Jews all wondering stand;
Yet He obeyed his Mother then,
And came at her command.
Children a sweet hosanna sung,
And blest their Savior's name;
They gave Him honor with their tongue,
While scribes and priests blaspheme.
Samuel the child was weaned and brought
To wait upon the Lord:
Young Timothy betimes was taught
To know his holy Word.
Then why should I so long delay
What others learnt so soon?
I would not pass another day
Without this work begun.
Then why should I so long delay What others learnt so soon? I would not pass another day Without this work begun. very good poem. tony
Obedience! ! ! Living in the World of Truth! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
I would not pass another day Without this work begun. A great message!
A beautiful poem about Jesus Christ as a child. I likes this poem
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Early piety makes the mind wise Early follower of noble person makes the soul of conscience in the knowledge kingdom So, need to to piety and true religion humane base knowledge from early age for all