Job 1:21: Naked as from the earth we came

Naked as from the earth we came, And entered life at first

Tune: CAITHNESS
Published in 3 hymnals

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1 Naked as from the earth we came,
and enter'd life at first;
naked we to the earth return,
and mix with kindred dust.
2 Whate’er we fondly call our own
belongs to heav’n’s great Lord;
the blessings lent us for a day
are soon to be restor'd.

3 ’Tis God that lifts our comforts high,
or sinks them in the grave:
he gives; and, when he takes away,
he takes but what he gave.
Then, ever blessed be his name!
his goodness swell'd our store;
his justice but resumes its own;
’tis ours still to adore.


Source: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #R3

Text Information

First Line: Naked as from the earth we came, And entered life at first
Title: Job 1:21: Naked as from the earth we came
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #R3

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