Naked as from the earth we came
by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on Job 1:21.
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 favors borrowed 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 sovereign 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.