You're starting, my boy, on life's journey, Along the grand highway of life ; You'll meet with a thousand temptations Each city with evil is rife. This world is a stage of excitement, There's danger wherever you go; But if you are tempted in weakness,
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2. In courage, my boy, lies your safety, When you the long journey begin ; Your trust in a heavenly Father Will keep you unspotted from sin. Temptations will go on increasing, As streams from a rivulet flow ; But if you'd be true to your manhood, Have courage, my boy, to say No !
3. Be careful in choosing companions : Seek only the brave and the true ; And stand by your friends when in trial- Ne'er changing the old for the new. And when by false friends you are tempted The taste of the wine-cup to know, With firmness, with patience, and kindness, Have courage, my boy, to say No !