Firm was my health, my day was bright

Verse 1

Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd 'twould ne'er be night; Fondly I said within my heart, Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart.

Verse 2

But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long: And when thy face was turn'd aside, My health was gone, my comforts died.

Verse 3

Hear me, O God of grace! I said, And raise me from among the dead: Thy word rebuk'd the pains I felt; Thy pard'ning love remov'd my guilt.

Verse 4

I will extol thee, Lord, on high: At thy command diseases fly: Who but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave?

Verse 5

Thine anger but a moment stays; Thy love is life and length of days: Though grief and tears the night employ, The morning-star restores the joy.