Goodnight Songtext
von Matthew Smith

I journey forth rejoicing
From this dark vale of tears
To heavenly joy and freedom
From earthly bonds and fears
Where Christ our Lord shall gather
All His redeemed again
His kingdom to inherit
Goodnight, goodnight 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
Goodnight, goodnight 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
And wait for you to join us
Goodnight, goodnight till then


I hear the Savior calling
The joyful hour has 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
Goodnight, goodnight till then