1. O happy is the man who hears Instruction’s warning voice! And who celestial wisdom makes His early, only choice!
2. For she has treasures greater far Than east or west unfold; And her rewards more precious are Than all her stores of gold.
3. In her right hand she holds to view, A length of happy days; And wealth, with splendid honors joined, Are what her left displays.
4. She guides the young with innocence In pleasure’s path to tread; A crown of glory she bestows Upon the hoary head.
5. According as her labors rise, So her rewards increase; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.