Jane Borthwick (trans.) · 63 of 79

This life is like a flying dream

SHADOW AND SUBSTANCE.

"But the word of the Lord endureth forever. And this is the word which by the Gospel is preached unto you."--I Pet. 1:25.

"Das Leben ist gleich einem Traum."

This life is like a flying dream, Or like the vapor from the stream, Or like the grass that grows to-day, But fades away, When winds across it roughly play.

Only Thyself, my God, art now Just as Thou wert--my Refuge Thou-- Though rock and mountain be destroyed, There is no void, With Thy loved presence still enjoyed.

Thus sojourning in this low scene, Upon my Saviour I would lean, And learn as moments quickly fly, Self to deny, Dead to the world, before I die.

Vain joys, away! yea, spread your wings! For I have tasted better things. I seek a portion all divine, Ever to shine; Lord Jesus make me wholly Thine.