But ever remember to walk with the wise
If heaven you seek to attain.

Another temptation will lie in your road,--
To think that religion is sad;
But none are so happy as those who love God,
And none are so dull as the bad.

Beware, too, of slighting the day of the Lord,
And never its duties neglect;
But meet with his people, and rev'rence his word,
If you would his blessing expect.

But though such temptations your path will attend,
The Lord will still make you his care,--
Will be, if you seek him, your guide and your friend,
'Mid every temptation and snare.

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HEAVEN.

Far beyond the furthest sky,
Never seen by mortal eye,
Heaven in dazzling beauty lies,--
An unfading paradise.

Evening dim, and gloomy night,
Never veil that world of light;
Winter never sojourns there,