Thou, earth’s greatest joy and gladness,
                                        
                                        And salvation, full and free,
                                        
                                        Let Thy presence cheer my sadness,
                                        
                                        And prepare my soul for Thee!
                                        
                                        In the hour when I depart,
                                        
                                        Touch my spirit, lips and heart,
                                        
                                        With Thy Word assure, uphold me
                                        
                                        Till the heav’nly gates enfold me.