Little Life

orchidee



Tune: Repton

('Dear Lord and Father of mankind')

Psalm 39 v.4-7

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LORD, make me now to know my end

From troubles me defend

Make me know measure of my days

In life's brief span to know your ways

To me your mercy send

To me your mercy send

 

You have made my days a hand-breadth

You them have ordained, set

Mankind at best state vain they be

Outcome may be futility

Though we may know you yet

Though we may know you yet

 

As a vain show, as a shadow

Pride, riches, they are so

But help us to wait, hope in you

You guide us to do good works true

Prosperity does flow

Prosperity does flow

 

Our little life compared to you

Your creation you view

And we may live life in your sight

Come to us and dispel the night

With graces not a few

With graces not a few

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 2nd, 2021 01:59
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.8.6.6. metre.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 28
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments3

  • Goldfinch60

    Good one Orchi.

    • orchidee

      Thanks Gold.

    • Neville



      ...... terrific title Mr. O but in a rush so gotta go ..

      • orchidee

        Thanks N.

      • Accidental Poet

        Our little life to the Lord is not so little to him. He sees us all in a light as big as him. Just don't start singing Orchi and mess it all up. ; )
        (Awesome write)

        • orchidee

          Thanks AP. lol.



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