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Lord, let me know my term of days

Hymnal: Hymnal #258 (1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Lord, let me know my term of days How soon my life will end; The numerous train of ills disclose, Which this frail state attend. 2 My Life, Thou know'st, is but a span, A cipher sums my years; And every man, in best estate, But vanity appears. 3 Man, like a shadow, vainly walks, With fruitless cares oppress'd; He heaps up wealth, but cannot tell By whom 'twill be possess'd. 4 Why then should I on worthless toys With anxious cares attend? On Thee alone my steadfast hope Shall ever, Lord, depend. 5 Lord, hear my cry, accept my tears, And listen to my prayer, Who sojourn like a stranger here, As all my fathers were. 6. O spare me yet a little time; My wasted strength restore, Before I vanish quite from hence, And shall be seen no more. Topics: Offices of the Church Burial of the Dead Languages: English