Text:I Live, And I Know The Span Of My Years
Author:B. S. Ingemann
Translator:P. C. Paulsen
Tune:VITA
Composer:A. P. Berggren

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



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