"THIS IS THE WAY; WALK YE IN IT."
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(Psalm cxix. 9.)
Wherewith shall the inquiring youth Attempt to cleanse his way? This question asked the lips of Truth, And many since that day. The answer's ready for the meek, And easy to be found; No far-fetched knowledge need you seek On false, on foreign ground. Take heed unto your steps, dear friend, The Bible does declare; May you unto God's Word attend With energy and prayer. "Take heed unto thyself," wrote Paul, "And to the doctrines, too"; Young Timothy obeyed the call, And God's salvation knew. Friend, you may study well the law, And try to do your best; Remember, you will have to know This lesson with the rest. But if you find yourself at last A guiltier sinner still, The Gospel is revealed for such— "Come, whosoever will." Yes, there the secret is made known— The remedy you need— The precious blood of Christ alone Can cleanse thought, word, and deed. M. E. S. Corby.