1 Take heed, ye Christians, how he hear,
Pay every truth respect.
The word of exhortation hear;
Not treat with cold neglect.

2 Despise not those that would you warn.
Remember, this is true;
He that his duty will not learn,
His duty will not do.

3 Who slights, in any part, God's word,
Shows a too haughty look.
The slothful soul will not be stirred,
Nor scorners hear rebuke.

4 better's a babe that would be wise
Than those who mind hight things!
Whose long profession scorns advice,
Those old and foolish kings.

5 Lord, let me not, by pride enticed,
Thy precepts count a load;
Help me to keep the faith of Christ,
And the commands of God.