[JW Broadcasting December 2016]

Since we could crawl, our family studied it all.
Even though small, we understood what we were learning.
Father would read to me before I would sleep.
Now I am taller; I still keep up with that routine.

And when I’m by myself, I take that book down off the shelf.
I remember what the scripture said that I would need so I could stand firm.

Study makes you strong. Just like a tree that’s planted by a river stream.
Study makes you strong. Your leaves just won’t dry out and everything succeeds.
Study makes you strong. Just like a tree that’s planted its roots down deep.
Study makes you strong. You’ll grow so big and tall there’s nothing you won’t see.

What will I say when a big chance comes my way?
What will my classmates say if I don’t follow with them?
All of the information’s here on display.
I’m not afraid because I learned this as an infant.
‘Cause when I’m by myself, I take that book down off the shelf.
I remember what the scripture said that I would need so I can stand firm.