3. The time has come when at His will My life in this world ceases; I think upon it and am still, Let come whate’er He pleases. To Him I trust My soul, my dust, When flesh and spirit sever; The Christ we sing Has plucked the sting Away from death forever. 4. Yet one thing, Lord, I ask of Thee, O grant my supplication: When Satan sorely tempteth me, Save me from desperation. O God, my Lord, True to Thy Word, Do Thou my soul deliver! Who doth believe, He shall receive. Thy name be praised forever! Anon., 1554; N. L. Frothingham, tr., a. 495 8, 8, 7, 8, 7 In Thee, Lord, have I put my trust, Leave me not helpless in the dust, Let me not be confounded; Let in Thy Word My faith, O Lord, Be always firmly grounded. 2. Bow down Thy gracious ear to me And hear my prayers, Lord, speedily, O grant me Thy protection! For woes and fear Surround me here; Help me in my affliction. 3. My God and Shield, now let Thy power Be unto me a mighty tower, Whence bravely I defend me Against the foes That round me close; O Lord, assistance lend me! 4. Thy Word hath said, Thou art my Rock, The Fortress that can fear no shock, My Help, my Life, my Treasure; Howe’er distress And dangers press, All must perform Thy pleasure. 5. The world for me has falsely set Full many a secret snare and net, Dark lies, and sore temptations. Lord, hear my prayers And break these snares And hellish machinations. 6. With Thee, Lord, would I cast my lot; My God, my God, forsake me not; For, Lord, I am commending My soul to Thee; Deliver me Now and when life is ending. 7. All honor, praise, and majesty To Father, Son, and Spirit be, Our God forever glorious, In whose rich grace We’ll run our race Till we depart victorious. Ps. 31. Adam Reusner, 1533; C. Winkworth, tr., a. 496 C. M. Lord, it belongs not to my care, Whether I die or live; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give. 2. If life be long, I will be glad That I may long obey; If short, yet why should I be sad To soar to endless day? 3. Christ leads me through no darker rooms Than He went through before; He that into God’s kingdom comes Must enter by this door. 4. Come, Lord, when grace has made me meet Thy blessed face to see; For if Thy work on earth is sweet, What will Thy glory be? 5. Then shall I end my sad complaints And weary, sinful days And join with the triumphant saints That sing Jehovah’s praise.