Early piety.

GO thou in life's fair morning, Go, in the bloom of youth, And seek, for thine adorning, The precious pearl of truth; Secure the heav~nly treasure, And bind it on thy heart; And let no earthly pleasure E'er cause it to depart.

Go, while the day-star shineth, Go, while thy heart is light, Go, e'er thy strength declineth, While ev'ry sense is bright Sell all thou hast and buy it 'Tis worth all earthly things— Rubies, and gold, and diamonds, Scepters and crowns of kings!

Go, e'er the cloud of sorrow Steals o'er thy bloom of youth; Defer not till to-morrow, Go now, and buy the truth. Go, seek thy great Creator; Learn early to be wise; Go, place upon the altar A morning sacrifice.