Teach the little ones the Scriptures,
Help them learn them day by day;
Teach them to revere the Scriptures,
And the Bible to obey.
Teach the little ones the Scriptures,
Though it may much labor cost,
Teach them now the Holy Scriptures,
Think no time for such is lost.
Teach the little ones the Scriptures,
Store them early in their mind,
Teach them to believe the Scriptures,
That by nature all are blind.
Teach them, too, about salvation,
Through the precious blood alone,
That, from every tribe and nation,
Saved ones gather at God’s Throne.
Teach them all that God hath written,
Statutes, judgments—none refuse:
Teach them Christ, the Rock, was smitten,
For the Gentiles and the Jews.
Teach them, too, the types so many,
Sterner parts of truth as well;
Teach them, too, that very many
Now are on the road to hell.
Teach them, too, of future blessing,
For the faithful, suffering ones,
Who, eternal life possessing,
Are now called, by God, His sons.
Teach them, too, of Israel’s blessing,
In “That Day” when they shall mourn,
All their sins to God confessing,
Then they will His law adorn.
Teach them, too, of wrath with sadness,
(How solemnity alway),
That the lost will know no gladness
In God’s awful Judgment Day!
Teach them, while the time is fleeting,
In the Holy Spirit’s power;
Often with your Saviour meeting,
Use for Him each passing hour!