In Peace and Joy I Now Depart

Words and music by Martin Luther · tr. Leonard Woolsey Bacon · 1524

Key of C · 120 BPM · 4/4 · Assurance,Closing Songs,Comfort · Lk 2:29-32

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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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