Author: Leonard W. Bacon; Martin Luther Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #137 (1941) Meter: 8.5.8.4.7.7 Hymnal Title: The Lutheran Hymnal Lyrics: 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,
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,
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.
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Presentation Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Languages: English Tune Title: MIT FRIED' UND FREUD'
In Peace and Joy I Now Depart