Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#48

48. In Peace and Joy I Now Depart

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 for me is but a slumber.

2 'Tis Christ that wrought this work for me,
My 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,
Ev'ry nation.
By Thy dead and wholesome Word,
In ev'ry 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.

Text Information

• First Line: In peace and joy I now depart
• Title: In Peace and Joy I Now Depart
• German Title: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahim
• Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546
• Meter: 85 84 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Nunc Dimittis
• Source: Tr. composite

Tune Information

• Name: MIT FRIED UND FREUD ICH FAHR DAHIN
• Meter: 85 84 77
• Key: d minor
• Source: J. Klug, Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, Wittenberg, 1524