Maurice Greene

Maurice Greene (1695-1755)

Organist of St. Paul's Cathedral and of the Chapel Royal of George II.

Lord, let me know mine end

Lord, let me know mine end, and the number of my days, 
that I may be certified how long I have to live. 
Behold, thou hast made my days as it were a span long, 
and mine age is even as nothing in respect of thee; 
And verily every man living is altogether vanity. 
For man walketh in a vain shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain; 
he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them.
And now, Lord, what is my hope? truly my hope is even in thee.
Hear my prayer, 0 Lord, and with thine ears consider my calling; 
hold not thy peace at my tears.
O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength, 
before I go hence, and be no more seen. 

Psalm 39

Thou visitest the Earth

Thou visitest the Earth, and blessest it.
Thou crownest the year with thy goodness.

Psalm 65: vv 9, 12