THE time is short ere all that live Shall hence depart, their God to meet: And each a strict account must give, At Jesus’ solemn judgement seat.
The time is short, how can we tell How brief our life below may be? Today—on earth our souls may dwell, Tomorrow—in eternity.
The time is short, and can we dare To squander these brief years away? We look to Thee, O Lord, in prayer, Before we lose our fleeting day.
The time is short; may we rejoice! Our Saviour-King will quickly come; Soon shall we hear the Saviour’s voice Invite us to His heavenly home.
The time is short, when time shall cease, Eternity be ushered in, When death shall die, and joy and peace Shall with the Lord for ever reign.
Joseph Hoskins, 1745-88‡