Appendix, Containing a Number of Hymns Taken Chiefly from Dr. Watts's Scriptural Collection ‎#XXXV

XXXV. Naked as from the earth we came

1 Naked as from the Earth we came,
and crept to Life at first,
We to the Earth return again,
and mingle with our Dust
2 The dear Delights we here enjoy,
and fondly call our own.
Are but short Favours borrow'd now,
to be repay'd anon.

3 'Tis God that lifts our Comforts high,
or sinks them in the Grave,
He gives, and (blessed by his Name)
He takes but what He gave.
4 Peace, all our angry Passions then,
let each rebellious Sigh
Be silent at his sovereign Will,
and every Murmur die.

5 If smiling Mercy crown our Lives,
it's Praises shall be spread,
And we'll adore the Justice too
that strikes our Comforts dead.

Text Information

• First Line: Naked as from the earth we came
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1765
• Scripture:
  Job 1:21
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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