Oliver Holden - Sicily - текст песни (слова)

In the soft season of thy youth,
 In nature's smiling bloom,
 Ere age arrives, and, trembling, wait
 Its summons to the tomb.
 
 Remember thy Creator, God;
 For Him thy powers employ.
 Make Him thy fear, thy love, thy hope,
 Thy confidence, thy joy.
 
 He shall defend and guide thy course
 Through life's uncertain sea,
 Till thou art landed on the shore
 Of blest eternity.
 
 Then seek the Lord betimes, and choose
 The path of heavenly truth;
 The earth affords no lovelier sight
 Than a religious youth.