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Verse 1
This life's too short and filled with pain, To waste our time for earthly gain; It has to be much sweeter there, Why can't we see? Lord, hear our prayer.
Verse 2
If I could live my life again, I'd keep it free from so much sin, I would not hurt the ones I love, I want to please my Lord above.
Verse 3
When strife is stirred by angry words, Help me to think of Thee, O Lord, Help me to know that Thou art there, Help me to see, Lord, hear my prayer.
Chorus
Why can't we see? Why do we sin? We must not let the tempter in; O Jesus, make our hearts Thy throne, So we can see we're not alone.
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