1.

Stay within the flock abiding—
Time is so short—
Where the Shepherd’s staff is guiding.
Time is so short!
:/: In the flock you’re safely nourished;
Sheep and lambs are all encouraged;
None shall ever be discouraged.
Time is so short! :/:

2.

Be not lukewarm in your zeal.
Time is so short!
See how Satan comes to steal.
Time is so short!
:/: Fire has been in us ignited;
Fire must be in others lighted;
Friends of Christ thus work united.
Time is so short! :/:

3.

Yield now humbly to God’s leading.
Time is so short!
He’ll give pow’r and grace you’re needing.
Time is so short!
:/: Miracles take place within you;
Faith chokes sin that rises in you;
Blessed fruits shall then continue.
Time is so short! :/:

4.

We must fight till life’s completion!
Time is so short!
There’s no time for hesitation.
Time is so short!
:/: Swing your Sword in all directions;
War has raged for generations;
Soon it’s night, so quickly hasten!
Time is so short! :/:

Written by Edwin Bekkevold (published in 1960)Composed by Horatio R. PalmerText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ E