The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithully translated into English metre ‎#XXIII

XXIII. Submission to Afflictive Providence

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
The dear Delights we here enjoy,
And fondly call our own.
Are but short Favours borrow'd Now,
To be repaid Anon.

2 '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.
Peace, all our angry Passions then,
Let each rebellious Sigh
Be silent at his Sovereign Will,
And every Murmur die.

3 If smiling Mercy crown our Lives,
Its 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
• Title: Submission to Afflictive Providence
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1758
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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