Our lives are fading.And eternity is calling.

[Intro — Spoken, deep and solemn] Before the mountains rose, Before the earth was formed, From everlasting to everlasting, You are God! Lord, You have been our dwelling place In every generation. But our days are passing. Our lives are fading. And eternity is calling. Teach us to number our days! [Verse 1] Before the mountains had a name, Before the world was born, You were God, You are God, Forevermore the same. Our refuge through the ages, Our shelter in the storm, The everlasting dwelling place Where weary souls come home. [Pre-Chorus] The years may change, The kingdoms fall, But You remain the Lord of all! [Chorus — Powerful, memorable hook] TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS! WAKE OUR HEARTS BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! OUR LIVES ARE PASSING LIKE A DREAM— ETERNITY IS CLOSER THAN IT SEEMS! FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING, YOU ARE GOD, YOU NEVER CHANGE! LORD, TURN OUR HEARTS TO JESUS CHRIST— BEFORE WE VANISH LIKE THE RAIN! [Verse 2] A thousand years before Your eyes Are yesterday gone by. Our days rush on like mighty floods, Our years take wings and fly. Like grass that rises in the morning, By evening it is gone. Our strength becomes our sorrow, And the night comes pressing on. [Pre-Chorus] The river runs, The clock moves on. Our fleeting breath will soon be gone! [Chorus] TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS! WAKE OUR HEARTS BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! OUR LIVES ARE PASSING LIKE A DREAM— ETERNITY IS CLOSER THAN IT SEEMS! FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING, YOU ARE GOD, YOU NEVER CHANGE! LORD, TURN OUR HEARTS TO JESUS CHRIST— BEFORE WE VANISH LIKE THE RAIN! [Verse 3 — Darker, urgent vocal] You see the sins we hide from men. No darkness hides from You. The secret things, the covered deeds, Stand naked in Your view. We polish up the outside, We bury shame within, But nothing escapes Your holy gaze— You see the heart of sin. [Bridge — Heavy, deliberate] WHAT WILL YOU DO WHEN YOUR DAYS ARE DONE? WHERE WILL YOU STAND BEFORE GOD'S SON? WHEN TRUMPETS SOUND AND HEAVENS SHAKE, WILL YOU BE READY WHEN YOU WAKE? UP FROM THE GRAVE— TO JOY OR PAIN? ETERNITY WILL NOT BE LIVED AGAIN! [Breakdown — Spoken, with conviction] Hear the warning! Your life is a vapor. Your years are passing. Your secret sins are known to God. You cannot turn back the clock. You cannot erase your guilt. And you cannot make yourself righteous by trying harder tomorrow. But hear the good news! Jesus Christ came to save sinners. He bore the judgment sin deserves. He died upon the cross. He rose from the grave. Do not trust your goodness. Do not trust your feelings. Do not wait until you think you are ready. Turn to Jesus Christ. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved! [Verse 4 — Hope begins to rise] Lord, teach us how to count our days, Not merely years gone by. Give us hearts that seek Your wisdom, Give us faith that lifts our eyes. Our wisdom is in Jesus, Our righteousness in Him. The door of grace stands open— Come to Christ and enter in! [Build — Rising vocals and choir] Come to the Savior! Come as you are! His mercy reaches Wherever you are! The cross stands before you! The tomb is bare! The risen Lord Jesus Still calls—come near! [Final Chorus — Full power, massive choir] TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS! LET EVERY HEART TURN FROM ITS WAYS! OUR LIVES ARE PASSING LIKE A DREAM— BUT CHRIST CAN SAVE THE LOST AND LEAD! FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING, YOU ARE GOD, YOU NEVER CHANGE! JESUS CHRIST, OUR LIVING HOPE— YOUR SAVING LOVE HAS BROKEN CHAINS! TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS! LET HEAVEN'S TRUTH RESOUND AGAIN! WHEN CHRIST RETURNS IN GLORY, MAY WE BE FOUND IN HIM! [Outro — Triumphant, reverent] When the trumpet sounds, When the Judge appears, May we stand in Jesus, Free from guilt and fear. Not by our merit, Not by our fame, But saved by grace Through Jesus' name! [Spoken Outro] Inspired by a Spurgeon Gem on Psalm 90. Spurgeon Gems dot org. Go there to find Gems galore! [Final Choir — Soft, worshipful] Lord, You have been our dwelling place In every generation. From everlasting to everlasting, You are God. Amen.