(Eccl. 12:1.)
In these budding years of promise,
While your heart is light,
O, remember your Creator
Now, while all is bright!
Prospects fair may be before you,
But, O, stay awhile!
What is all the world can offer
To the Saviour’s smile?
While your heart is young and tender,
Trust it to His care;
In these days so bright with sunshine
Live for Jesus here.
Yes, remember Him who made you,
And by whom you live;
O, remember your Creator,
To Him glory give.
He who made you, O, remember
Made you for His praise.
Made you for Himself, then render
To Him all your days.
Now remember Him, and trust Him,
Do not turn away;
He is calling now, O, listen!
Think of Him today.
Now, O, now His Word repeats it,
Now this very day,
Come to Him e’en for salvation,
Come in His own way.
Turn away from thoughts of pleasure
And from self, from all;
Think now only of the Saviour,
Listen to His call.
O, remember and consider
Him and all His love!
In these days so full of sunshine
Think of Him above.
ML 09/09/1917