O youth, with life before you,
And with gladness all around,
While in your heart the songs
Of hope and courage ring,
Remember thy Creator
While the evil days come not,
And choose the Christ of
Calvary to be your king.

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Choose today! acknowledge Him your Sav­ior;
Choose today! your heart a tribute bring
Unto Him who suffered to redeem you,
Let Him rule and reign, your king!
Choose today, for love and valiant service
Unto Him belong,
Take the vow, and ever faithful be
Till you sing the victor’s song.

True wisdom you are seeking;
No one ever sought in vain
Who asked of Him who lived
And taught in Ga­li­lee;
A fullness and a brightness
For your life in Him you’ll find,
And safety from the sins
That lie in wait for thee.

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Courageous be, and loyal,
For on every hand are foes
That wait with subtle charms
To lead your feet as­tray,
Yet Christ the world’s Re­deem­er
Every step before you knows,
And He will guide, and guard,
And love you all the way.

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