LXI. Regard to Scripture pressed upon young Persons, that they may cleanse their Way.

INDULGENT GOD, with pitying Eye
The Sons of Men survey,
And see how youthful Sinners sport
In a destructive Way.

Ten thousand Dangers lurk around
To bear them to the Tomb;
Each in an Hour may plunge them down,
Where Hope can never come.

Reduce, O LORD, their wand'ring Minds,
Amus'd with airy Dreams,
That heav'nly Wisdom may dispell,
Their visionary Schemes.

With holy Caution may they walk,
And be thy Word their Guide;
Till each, the Desart safely pass'd,
On Zion's Hill abide.