Dear parents,
Don't just bring children to the world Raise them up with the Word of God Train them up in the way of the Lord Lest they become wayward
Don't let them tangle with the crowd Spend time with them and be fond Strive always to be in one accord Lest they become crud
Don't just put them in school as your ward Find out what is written on their board See the friends with whom they bond Lest they become untoward
When you notice anything odd Plead upon them Christ's blood Don't hesitate to use the rod Lest they become froward
Remember you are but a steward And your Master is keeping record Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord And the fruit of the womb is His reward