Church Hymn Book ‎#CCXXIII

CCXXIII. Now my departure is at hand

1 Now my departure is at hand;
From hence I must remove!
To join the bless'd celestial band
In the bright realms above.

2 My warfare and contests are o'er,
And I can welcome death;
In spite of sin and Satan's pow'r,
I fought and kept the faith.

3 And thus I finished my course,
And passed safely through;
My Lord who conquers ev'ry force,
Made me to conquer too.

4 My conflicts and debates are pass'd,
And my salvation seal'd;
My victories are gain'd at last,
Now as I quit the field.

5 The crown of life laid up for me:
And all who love the Lord;
For all my suff'rings here shall be
A gracious great reward.

Text Information

• First Line: Now my departure is at hand
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Topic: Death and Burials

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