Religion Is the Chief Concern { Religion Is the Chief Concern ARMENIA-Sylvanus B. Pond Religion Is the Chief Concern } Religion is the chief concern Of mortals here below; May I its great importance learn, Its sov'reign virtue know. More needful this than glittering wealth, Or aught the world bestows; Nor reputation, food nor health, Can give us such repose. Religion should our thoughts engage, Amidst our youthful bloom; 'Twill fit us for declining age, And for the awful tomb. O may my heart, by grace renewed, Be my Redeemer's throne; And be my stubborn will subdued, His government to own. Let deep repentance, faith, and love, Be joined with godly fear; And all my conversation prove My heart to be sincere.