Religion
The Ten Commandments
From Divine and Moral Songs for Children (1715)
Religion
1. Thou shalt have no more Gods but me.
2. Before no idol bow thy knee.
3. Take not the Name of God in vain:
4. Nor dare the Sabbath-day profane.
5. Give both thy parents honour due.
6. Take heed that thou no murder do.
7. Abstain from words and deeds unclean:
8. Nor steal, though thou art poor and mean.
9. Nor make a wilful lie, nor love it.
10. What is thy neighbor's dare not covet.
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More by Isaac Watts
- Psalm 36: The perfections and providence of God; or General providence and special grace
- Psalm 107, Last Part: Colonies planted; or, Nations blessed and punished. A Psalm for New England
- Hymn I.39: God's tender care of his church
- Hymn II.40: Our comfort in the covenant made with Christ
- Hymn III.24: Pardon and strength from Christ