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A Beautiful Life

William M. Golden (1918) • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Verse 1

Each day I'll do a golden deed, By helping those who are in need; My life on earth is but a span, And so I'll do the best I can,

Chorus

Life's evening sun is sinking low, A few more days and I must go, To meet the deeds that I have done, Where there will be no setting sun.

Verse 2

To be a child of God each day, My light must shine along the way; I'll sing His praise while ages roll And strive to help some troubled soul.

Chorus

Life's evening sun is sinking low, A few more days and I must go, To meet the deeds that I have done, Where there will be no setting sun.

Verse 3

The only life that will endure, Is one that's kind and good and pure; And so for God I'll take my stand, Each day I'll lend a helping hand.

Chorus

Life's evening sun is sinking low, A few more days and I must go, To meet the deeds that I have done, Where there will be no setting sun.

Verse 4

I'll help some one in time of need, And journey on with rapid speed; I'll help the sick and poor and weak, And words of kindness to them speak.

Chorus

Life's evening sun is sinking low, A few more days and I must go, To meet the deeds that I have done, Where there will be no setting sun.

Verse 5

While going down life's weary road, I'll try to lift some trav'ler's load; I'll try to turn the night to day, Make flowers bloom along the way.

Chorus

Life's evening sun is sinking low, A few more days and I must go, To meet the deeds that I have done, Where there will be no setting sun.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 25:34-40

Reference 2

  • luke 10:33-34
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