1. I see myself alive amongst the living, though
Most of me is dead, worn by the passage of time.

2. So whatever part of me did not die with what died
Becomes a grave for the other, not in the earth's soil.

3. My Lord, You were gracious in Your giving and renewing,
Yet gratitude did not rise for Your kindness.

4. Whoever has an excuse or plea before You,
Then my excuse is confessing I have no excuse.