1 In peace and joy I now depart,
At God's disposing;
For full of comfort is my heart,
Soft reposing;
So the Lord hath promised me,
And death is but a slumber.
2 'Tis Christ that wrought this work for me,
The faithful Savior.
Whom Thou hast made mine eyes to see
By Thy favor;
Now I know He is my Life,
My Help in need and dying.
3 Him Thou hast unto all set forth,
Their great Salvation,
And to His kingdom called the earth--
Every nation,
By Thy dear and wholesome Word,
In every place resounding.
4 He is the Hope and saving Light
Of lands benighted;
By Him are they who dwelt in night
Fed and lighted;
He is Israel's Praise and Bliss,
Their Joy, Reward, and Glory.
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First Line: | In peace and joy I now depart |
Meter: | 8, 5, 8, 4, 7, 7 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1918 |
Topic: | The Presentation of Christ |