1. When will it be said I have come near
To my grave, the end of my journey?

2. Cut short is the wing of my story
Cut short is the bird’s wing

3. My dear one has despaired
Forgiven for my goodness

4. But my Lord’s mercy encompasses
Everything but me

5. I think He has punished me
For the sins of others

6. So my prayer to Him
Is but the braying of a camel