Behold, O Lord, My Days
from Psalm 39
Behold, O Lord, My Days
from Psalm 39
"Lord, make me to know my end,
And what is the measure of my days,
That I may know how frail I am.
Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths,
And my age is as nothing before You;
Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor."
(Psalm 39:4–5).
1. Behold, O Lord, my days are made
A handbreadth as their span.
Before the noon, my flow’r must fade,
The end of ev’ry man.
2. So teach me Lord, to know my end
And know that I am frail.
To heav’n let all my thoughts ascend
And let not earth prevail.
3. What love of earth can keep me here?
I hope in You alone.
When will You open glory’s gates
And call me to Your throne?
4. A stranger in this land am I,
A pilgrim far from rest.
O be not silent to my cry,
My yearning soul’s request.
5. Though I’m exiled from glory’s land,
I dwell with glory’s King.
My God is ever near at hand;
He wakes my voice to sing.
"Behold, O Lord, My Days Are Made"
Words by Charles H. Spurgeon, 1866 alt.
Music by William Croft (1678–1727)
Hymn Tune: ST ANNE (C.M.)
Words and Music ©Public Domain
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