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Poem
January 2, 1847
New England Religious Herald
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A didactic poem urging young people to seek and value truth above all material wealth, using biblical allusions to prioritize spiritual wisdom and faith in youth.
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FOR THE YOUNG.
BUY THE TRUTH.
Go thou in life's fair morning,
Go in the bloom of youth,
And buy, for thy adorning,
The precious pearl of truth.
Secure this heavenly treasure,
And bind it to thy heart.
And let no worldly pleasure
E'er cause it to depart.
Go, while the day star shineth,
Go, when 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—
Rubies, and gold, and diamonds.
Sceptres, and crowns of kings.
Go, ere the cloud of sorrow
Steal o'er the bloom of youth ;
Defer not till to-morrow,
Go, now and buy the Truth.
Go, seek thy great Creator—
Learn early to be wise—
Go, place upon the altar
A morning sacrifice!
BUY THE TRUTH.
Go thou in life's fair morning,
Go in the bloom of youth,
And buy, for thy adorning,
The precious pearl of truth.
Secure this heavenly treasure,
And bind it to thy heart.
And let no worldly pleasure
E'er cause it to depart.
Go, while the day star shineth,
Go, when 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—
Rubies, and gold, and diamonds.
Sceptres, and crowns of kings.
Go, ere the cloud of sorrow
Steal o'er the bloom of youth ;
Defer not till to-morrow,
Go, now and buy the Truth.
Go, seek thy great Creator—
Learn early to be wise—
Go, place upon the altar
A morning sacrifice!
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Buy Truth
Youth Advice
Moral Instruction
Spiritual Treasure
Religious Exhortation
Poem Details
Title
Buy The Truth.
Subject
For The Young.
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Sell All Thou Hast And Buy It,
'Tis Worth All Earthly Things—
Rubies, And Gold, And Diamonds.
Sceptres, And Crowns Of Kings.
Go, Seek Thy Great Creator—
Learn Early To Be Wise—
Go, Place Upon The Altar
A Morning Sacrifice!