HYMN 212

C.M.S. 91 H.C. 99 P.M. (FE 231) 8.7.8.7
“So teach us to number our days, that 
we may apply our heart unto wisdom" - Ps 90:12




1.  DAYS and moments quickly flying 

     Speed us onward to the dead

     Oh, how soon shall we be lying 

     Each within his narrow bed!


2.  Jesus, merciful Redeemer

     Rouse dead souls to hear Thy voice 

     Wake, oh wake each idle dreamer 

     Now to make the eternal choice.


3.  Mark we whither we are wending 

     Ponder how we soon must go 

     To inherit bliss unending

     Or eternal of woe.


4.  Life passeth soon, death, draweth near 

     Keep us, Lord till Thou appear

     With Thee to live with Thee to die 

     With Thee to reign evermore.


5.  As a shadow life is fleeting

     As a vapour so it flies 

     For the bygone years retreating 

     Pardon grant, and make us wise.


6.  Wise that we our days may number 

     Strive and wrestle with our sin 

     Stay not in our work nor slumber 

     Till Thy holy rest we win.


7.  Soon before the Judge all glorious

     We with all the dead shall stand

     Saviour, over death victorious

     Peace us then on Thy right hand.


8.  Life passeth soon death drawth near 

     Keep us, Lord till thou appear

     With Thee to live with Thee to die 

     With Thee to reign evermore.  Amen