Learning Hymns

As soon as a little child commences speaking, it is not too early to begin teaching it the sweet simple hymns which devout hearts have composed and compiled for " the little ones at home." They may not now be fully understood, but they will be remembered, and after-years may prove their benefit. Any truth is more easily retained, especially by children, when expressed in simple verse. What a rich treasury that mind possesses which has a memory well stored with scriptural hymns, adapted to every circumstance in life! What Christian would not sooner part with his earthly wealth, than have them all for ever blotted from his heart?--Anon