Ye are alive by God's gift. I fain would live, by His gift, my complete term of life. 2 Ye live dependent on God. I fain would live dependent on God, I fain would live my complete term of life. 3 Ye remain alive by His leave. I fain would remain alive, I fain would live my complete term of life. 4 Ye are bearers of life. I fain would live, I fain would live my complete term of life.