Job 1:21: Naked as from the earth we came

Verse 1

Naked as from the earth we came, and enter'd life at first; naked we to the earth return, and mix with kindred dust.

Verse 2

Whate’er we fondly call our own belongs to heav’n’s great Lord; the blessings lent us for a day are soon to be restor'd.

Verse 3

’Tis God that lifts our comforts high, or sinks them in the grave: he gives; and, when he takes away, he takes but what he gave. Then, ever blessed be his name! his goodness swell'd our store; his justice but resumes its own; ’tis ours still to adore.