New Songs of Praise and Power 1-2-3 Combined ‎#214

214. Contentment

1 Life is but a span in the measure of years,
Fraught with many fears,
Laughter, sigh and tears;
Thro’ it all our God still is waiting to bless
Even in a wilderness.

Refrain:
Feasting on manna from heav’n sent down,
Blessings like dew are falling.
Holding communion with the saints of God,
List’ning when His voice to me is calling;
Drinking of water that satisfies,
Resting when day is done,
Thankful for all a loving God supplies,
Contented I journey on.

2 Let me but abide in a cottage or tent,
With what God has sent,
I shall be content,
Knowing that a loud or a pillar of fire
Leads unto my soul’s desire. [Refrain]

3 Let me travel on, for there cometh a day,
God shall show the way,
When my soul shall stay,
Though it be a road that no other has trod,
It must lead at last to God. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Life is but a span in the measure of years
• Title: Contentment
• Author: C. A. M.
• Refrain First Line: Feasting on manna from heav'n sent down
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1922
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Life is but a span in the measure of years]
• Composer: C. Austin Miles
• Notes: Public Domain.