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What are the seven deaths referred to in hymn sands of time sinking?

There are eight deaths mentioned in the hymn Sands of Time are Sinking. They are:

Death of Friends--this is speaking about losing friends whether to death or just separation.

Death of Love--this can mean losing a relationship due to death or otherwise separating from someone.

Death of Hope--this is speaking of the crushing of hope and dreams especially when they mean alot.

Death of Health--this is mostly referring to the loss of health through sickness and disease.

Death of Pleasure--this can imply that pleasure is sometimes short-lived and fleeting.

Death of Comfort--this is talking about losing comfort and contentment

Death of Grace--this implies the fading of God's grace and favor to the believer

Death of Joy and Light--this is the state of darkness in the soul where life seems hopeless.

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