The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#137

137. 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 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.

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' dahin
• Translator: Leonard W. Bacon (1884, alt.)
• Author: Martin Luther (1524)
• Meter: 8.5.8.4.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:29-32
• Topic: The Church Year: Presentation

Tune Information

• Name: MIT FRIED' UND FREUD'
• Meter: 8.5.8.4.7.7.
• Key: a minor
• Source: "Geistliches Gesangbüchlein," Wittenberg, 1524