A Selection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#XCVI

XCVI. Naked as from the earth we came

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.

2 The dear delights we here enjoy,
And fondly call our own,
Are but short favours borrow'd now,
To be repaid anon.

3 'Tis GOD that lifts our comforts high,
Or sinks them in the grave,
He gives, and (blessed be his name!)
He takes but what he gave.

4 Peace all our angry passions then,
Let each rebellious sigh
Be silent at his sov'reign will,
And every murmur die.

5 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
• Author: Dr. Watts
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: After Sermon

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