J. J. Moeller, 1704; A. Crull, tr. 227 L. M. Where wilt Thou go since night draws near, O Jesus Christ, Thou Pilgrim dear? Lord, make me happy, be my Guest, And in my heart, oh, deign to rest. 2. Grant my request, O dearest Friend, For truly I Thy best intend; Thou knowest that Thou ever art A welcome Guest unto my heart. 3. The day is now far spent and gone, The shades of night come quickly on; Then stay with me, Thou heavenly Light, And do not leave me in this night. 4. Enlighten me that from the way That leads to heaven I may not stray, That I may never be misled, Though night of sin is round me spread. 5. And when I on my death-bed lie, Help me and let me gently die. Abide! I will not let Thee go! Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know. E. C. Homburg, † 1681; A. Crull, tr., a. 228 C. M. Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife, Welcome from out the cave! To-day we triumph in Thy life Around Thine empty grave. 2. Our enemy is put to shame, His short-lived triumph o’er; Our God is with us, we exclaim; We fear our foe no more. 3. The dwellings of the just resound With songs of victory; For in their midst Thou, Lord, art found And bringest peace with Thee. 4. O let Thy conquering banner wave O’er hearts Thou makest free; And point the path that from the grave Leads heavenward up to Thee. 5. We bury all our sin and crime Deep in our Savior’s tomb And seek the treasure there that time And change can ne’er consume. 6. Fearless we lay us in the tomb And sleep the night away; For Thou art there to break the gloom And call us back to-day. B. Schmolck, 1712; C. Winkworth, tr., a. 229 L. M. I know that my Redeemer lives! What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever-living Head. 2. He lives triumphant from the grave, He lives eternally to save, He lives all-glorious in the sky, He lives exalted there on high. 3. He lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above, He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need. 4. He lives to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with His eye, He lives to hear my soul’s complaint, He lives to comfort me when faint. 5. He lives to silence all my fears, He lives to wipe away my tears, He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives all blessings to impart.