American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#239

239. I Live, And I Know The Span Of My Years

1 I live, and I know the span of my years:
I live until Jesus shall call me.
I live as a guest in this valley of tears,
I live till the beckoning hand appears
And death can no longer appall me.

2 I die, and I know what hour it will be;
I die at the hour of His pleasure.
I die, and mine eyes my perfection shall see,
I die, and my soul from its clay is free
And soars to its heavenly treasure.

3 I journey and know just whither I'm bound:
I'm bound for the kingdom of heaven.
I go where the house of my Father is found,
Where jubilant voices with praises sound
And joys to His children are given.

4 I lead now a blessed life in my Lord,
I die but to live with Him ever.
I journey with faith in my Savior's word,
I carry His helmet and Spirit's sword
Until He my life-thread shall sever.

Text Information

• First Line: I live, and I know the span of my years
• Title: I Live, And I Know The Span Of My Years
• Translator: P. C. Paulsen
• Author: B. S. Ingemann
• Meter: 10 9 11 10 9
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Christian Life: Trust

Tune Information

• Name: VITA
• Composer: A. P. Berggren
• Meter: 10 9 11 10 9
• Key: C Major