Why Should I Live?

Verse 1

Why should I live, O Lord, If not for Thee? Why shouldst Thou good afford Daily to me? Why should I daily live, Hopeful and free, If I that life withhold, Dear Lord, from Thee.

Verse 2

Why should I live, O Lord, For self alone? Why should I leave Thy word Meanly undone? I could not lift my hand, Lord, but for Thee, If on my feet I stand, Thou holdest me.

Verse 3

Why should I live, O Lord, But to Thy praise! Thou art my God and King; Rule Thou my ways; Let ev'rything I do, And all of me, To Thee, O Lord, be true, All, all for Thee.