Gospel Jewels ‎#84

84. Good Night (Thy Dying Saint)

1 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!

Refrain:
Good night, good night, good night till then!

2 Why thus so sadly weeping,
Beloved ones of my heart?
The Lord is good and gracious,
Tho’ 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! [Refrain]

3 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! [Refrain]

4 I hear the Saviour 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! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I journey forth rejoicing
• Title: Good Night (Thy Dying Saint)
• Refrain First Line: Good night, good night, good night till then
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890

Tune Information

• Name: [I journey forth rejoicing]
• Composer: Dr. J. A. Munk