1. While with ceaseless course the sun
Hasted through the former year,
Many souls their race have run,
Never more to meet us here;
2. Fixed in an eternal fate,
They have done with all below.
We a little longer wait,
But how little - none can know.
3. As the winged arrow flies
Speedily the mark to find;
As the lightning from the skies
Darts, and leaves no trace behind,
4. Swiftly thus our fleeting days
Bear us down life's rapid stream.
Upward, Lord, our spirits raise;
All below is but a dream.
5. Thanks for mercies past receive,
Pardon of our sins renew;
Teach us, henceforth how to live
With eternity in view.
6. Bless Thy Word to young and old,
Fill us with a Saviour's love;
And when life's short tale is told,
May we dwell with Thee above.
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8. Fixed in an eternal state,
They have done with all below.
We a little longer wait,
But how little - none can know.
9. Gracious God our thanks receive,
Pardon of our sins renew;
Teach us, henceforth more to live
With eternity in view.
10. Bless Thy Word to young and old,
Make us trust thy care and love;
And when life's short tale is told,
May we dwell with Thee above.