Text Based On Proverbs Chapter 4
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a
father, and attend to know understanding.

O Child of Earth!

Go forth to life, O child of earth!
Still mindful of thy heavenly birth;
Thou art not here for ease, or sin,
But manhood's noble crown to win.

Tho' passion's fires are in thy soul,
Thy spirit can their flames control;
Tho' tempters strong beset thy way,
Thy spirit is more strong than they.

Go on from innocence of youth
To manly purity and truth;
God's angels still are near to save,
And God Himself doth help the brave.

Then forth to life, O child of earth!
Be worthy of thy heavenly birth!
For noble service thou art here;
Thy brothers help, thy God revere!