Author: Simon Dach, 1605-59; Henry W. Longfellow, 1807-92 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #679 (2006) Meter: 10.10.5.10 First Line: Oh, how blest are they whose toils are ended Lyrics: 1 Oh, how blest are they whose toils are ended,
Who through death have unto God ascended!
They have arisen
From the cares which keep us still in prison.
2 We are still as in a dungeon living,
Still oppressed with sorrow and misgiving;
Our undertakings
Are but toils and troubles and heartbreakings.
3 They meanwhile are in their chambers sleeping,
Quiet and set free from all our weeping;
No cross or sadness
There can hinder their untroubled gladness.
4 Christ has wiped away their tears forever;
They have that for which we still endeavor,
By them are chanted
Songs that ne'er to mortal ears were granted.
5 Come, 0 Christ, and loose the chains that bind us;
Lead us forth and cast this world behind us.
With You, the Anointed,
Finds the soul its joy and rest appointed.
Topics: Death and Burial Scripture: Revelation 14:13 Languages: English Tune Title: O WIE SELIG
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