Hymn Book ‎#116

116. Farewell I gladly bid thee

1 Farewell I gladly bid Tthee,
False, evil world farewell!
Thy ways are vain and giddy.
With thee I would not dwell:
In heaven are joys untroubled,
I long for that bright sphere,
Where God rewards them doubled,
Who served Him truly here.

2 Do with me as it pleases
Thy heart, O Son of God;
When anguish on me seizes,
Help me to bear my load;
Nor do my sorrows lengthen,
But take me hence on high;
My fearful spirit strengthen,
And let me calmly die.

3 When all around is darkling,
Thy name and cross, still bright,
Deep in my heart are sparkling,
Like stars in blackest night.
Appear Thou in Thy sorrow,--
For Thine was woe indeed,--
And from Thy cross I borrow
All comfort heart can need.

4 Thou diedst for me,--O hide me
When tempests round me roll;
Through all my foes O guide me,
Receive my trembling soul.
If I but grasp Thee firmer,
What matters pain when past?
Hath he a cause to murmur
Who reaches heaven at last?

5 O write my name, I pray Thee,
Now in the Book of life;
So let me here obey Thee,
And there, where joys are rife,
Forever live before Thee,
Thy perfect freedom prove,
And tell, as I adore Thee,
How faithful was Thy love.

Text Information

• First Line: Farewell I gladly bid thee
• Author: Herberger
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Death
• Notes: Public Domain.

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