Part 11 (1/2)

8. Lord, of thy body I am part: This members.h.i.+p doth cheer me, 'Mid woe and throes of death, my heart Inseparate is near thee.

And though I die, I die to thee, Eternal life hast thou for me, Lord, by thy dying purchased.

4. Since thou art risen from the tomb, I shall not therein languish; Thy Ascent cheers me in the gloom, Doth even death-fear vanquish; For where thou art, there shall I be, That I may ever live with thee: Hence I depart rejoicing.

5. 'Tis well! I part, by Jesus blest; To Him will I betake me: Thus fall asleep and gently rest, No mortal can awake me.

And Christ, the Lord, to whom I flee, Will open heaven's door to me, Lead me to life eternal.

Glad Eternity.

Wachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme.

Wake, awake, for night is flying, The watchmen on the heights are crying; Awake, Jerusalem, at last!

Midnight hears the welcome voices, And at the thrilling cry rejoices: Come forth, ye virgins, night is past!

The bridegroom comes, awake, Your lamps with gladness take; Hallelujah!

And for His marriage feast prepare, For you must go to meet Him there.

2. Zion hears the watchmen singing, All her heart with joy is springing, She wakes, she rises from her gloom; For her Lord comes down all-glorious, The strong in grace, in truth victorious, Her star is risen, her light is come!

Ah come, thou blessed Lord, O Jesus, Son of G.o.d, Hallelujah!