"In Peace and Joy I Now Depart" by Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Text From: THE LUTHERAN HYMNAL (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1941) 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.This text was converted to ascii format for Project Wittenberg by Debbie Harris and is in the public domain. You may freely distribute, copy or print this text. Please direct any comments or suggestions to: Rev. Robert E. Smith of the Walther Library at Concordia Theological Seminary. E-mail: bob_smith@ctsfw.edu
Notes: Hymn 137 from The Lutheran Hymnal Text: Luke 2:29-32 Author: Martin Luther, 1524 Titled: Mit Fried' und Freud' ich fahr' dahin Translated by: Leonard W. Bacon, 1884, alt. Tune: Mit Fried' und Freud' 1st appeared in: Geistliches Gesangbuchlein Wittenberg, 1524
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