Lord, at the opening of our lives, <br />When we are frail and small, <br />You set us on our upward course <br />And guide us, lest we fall. <br /> <br />Lord, at the Springtime of our lives, <br />When we are full of fun, <br />You urge us on our heavenward way <br />And set our course to run. <br /> <br />Lord, at the Summer of our lives, <br />When we are in our prime, <br />You aid us to maintain the pace <br />And sanctify our time. <br /> <br />Lord, at the Autumn of our lives, <br />When we are slowing down, <br />You still support us, though we stall, <br />To seek our heavenly crown <br /> <br />Lord, in the Winter of our lives, <br />When all our strength is gone, <br />You give enough encouragement <br />To keep us struggling on. <br /> <br />Lord, at the closing of our lives, <br />When we desire our rest, <br />Your grace will give us all we need <br />To face the final test. <br /> <br />Lord, in the Newness of that life <br />We’ll share with You above, <br />We’ll shine like stars and sing Your praise, <br />Surrounded by Your love.<br /><br />C Richard Miles<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hymn-of-life/
