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Life is the only time for man,
To seek the Lord and wisdom gain;
The Spirit and the word invite,
To make this duty our delight.
The present time, and that alone,
Is all that we can call our own;
Nor can the art of man ensure
Another year, another hour.
Then let us knock at mercy’s gate,
And pardon seek, ere‘tis too late;
The work of life can ne’er be done,
When health and strength and breath are gone.
Whate’er our hands shall find to do,
To-day may we with zeal pursue;
Seize the swift moments as they fly,
And live as we would wish to die.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Dates:
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1818
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Bible Refs:
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Ec 9:10; Is 55:6;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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MUSIC
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Name:
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HERR JESU CHRIST
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Dates:
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1628
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