Go thou in life's fair morning, Go in the bloom of youth ; And buy, for thine adorning, The precious pearl of truth : Secure this heavenly treasure, And bind it on thine heart, And let not earthly pleasure E'er cause it to depart.
2. Go, while the day-star shineth, Go, while thy heart is light; Go, ere thy strength declineth, While every sense is bright : Sell all thou hast, and buy it ; Tis worth all earthly things â Rubies, and gold, and diamonds, Sceptres and crowns of kings.
3. Go, ere the clouds of sorrow Steal o'er the bloom of youth ; Defer not till to-morrow, Go now, and buy the truth, â Go, seek thy great Creator, Learn early to be wise ; Go, place upon His altar A morning sacrifice.