Ere the tide of life is ebbing,
Ere its sands are running low,
Turn we now to Christ our Sav­ior,
That His peace we here may know.

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Christ is ever kind and tender,
He will guard us, He will save;
Let us ne­ver from Him wander,
For His life for us He gave.

Then, dear Shepherd, close unfold us
In Thy constant, loving care;
We are poor, and weak, and sinful,
Keep us safe from every snare.

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Death may daily watch our footsteps,
Life may swiftly steal away,
But we know our God will guide us
Through the night to endless day.

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