Monday, July 28, 2014

Sureness of Shortness


There is but a step between me and death” (1 Samuel 20:3).  “Thy Word is true from the beginning: and every one of Thy righteous judgments endureth forever” (Psalm 119:60).  “They that seek the LORD understand all things” (Proverbs 28:5).  “But this I say, brethren, the time is short… use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away” (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). 

How frail is this fleeting life
Which is sustained from breath to breath! 
We’re cut off soon as with a knife;
There’s but a step between our death.

In contrast to this life so frail,
The Word of God endures forever! 
Its promises shall never fail
With blessings time nor foe can sever!

By seeking Christ, we understand
His Sovereign order in all things.
Praise God!  Our times are in His hand  
Who rules supreme as King of kings. 

We should remember, nonetheless,
Our time is very short on earth,
And every moment we possess
Should be redeemed for what it’s worth. 

O Lord, we see this world’s fashion  
Is like a vapor in the steam, 
Yet we are called to have compassion
On souls that You would yet redeem. 

We  know, Lord, that our life is short
And our eternity is long.   
We know the Gospel’s true report,
And every other way is wrong. 

Lord, in this sureness, make us wise
To show the shortness of our days,
To preach the truth that opens eyes,
And to make known Your saving ways.  


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