2 Kings 22, 23.
Josiah was but eight years old
When he a king was made;
But for the Lord he soon was bold,
Of naught but sin afraid.
The more he knew His will and Word,
The humbler he became;
His heart was tender, and was stirred
To glorify His name.
He evil quenched, and others taught
In God’s most holy Word;
And in His walk and ways be sought
To own and serve the Lord.
He turned not to the left or right
Unto his dying day,
But walked well-pleasing in His sight
Till he was called away.
Why should not we, who still are young,
Turn thus unto the Lord;
And find ourselves thus blest among
All those who fear His Word?
The only happy life to live
Is having Christ as ours;
To love Him, and ourselves to give
To Him with all our powers.
ML 03/30/1941