I journey forth rejoicing,
From this dark vale of tears,
To heav’nly joy and freedom
From earthly bonds and fears,
Where Christ, our Lord, shall gather
All His redeemed again
His kingdom to inherit—
Good night till then!
Good night, good night,
Good night till then!
Why thus so sadly weeping,
Beloved ones of my heart?
The Lord is good and gracious,
Though now He bids us part.
Oft have we met in gladness,
And we shall meet again,
All sorrow left behind us—
Good night till then!
I go to see His glory
Whom we have loved below;
I go the blessed angels,
The holy saints to know.
Our lovely ones departed
I go to find again;
I wait for you to join us—
Good night till then!
I hear the Savior calling;
The joyful hour is come;
The angel-guards are ready
To guide me to our home,
Where Christ, our Lord, shall gather
All His redeemed again
His kingdom to inherit—
Good night till then!
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