When he desired life of thee, thou life to him didst give; Ev'n such a length of days, that he for evermore should live.
With length of days unto his mind I will him satisfy; I also my salvation will cause his eyes to see.
And let thy tender mercies come to me, that I may live; Because thy holy laws to me sweet delectation give.
As Hermon's dew, the dew that doth on Sion' hills descend: For there the blessing God commands, life that shall never end.
O let my soul live, and it shall give praises unto thee; And let thy judgments gracious be helpful unto me.
His name for ever shall endure; last like the sun it shall: Men shall be bless'd in him, and bless'd all nations shall him call.
His seed I by my pow'r will make for ever to endure; And, as the days of heav'n, his throne shall stable be, and sure.
O Lord my God, consider well, and answer to me make: Mine eyes enlighten, lest the sleep of death me overtake: