Oh, may it be when sets the sun So peacefully and calm! Oh, may I hear the sweet, "Well done," When evening sings her psalm! * * * * * * * It is a pleasant autumn eve; The blue is in the sky; My task is done; I take my leave. Good-by, dear friend, good-by! * * * * * * * Dear reader, live alone for God; Walk blameless in his blessed Word. We may not meet each other here, But let us live in Heaven's fear, So when our work on earth is done, We'll meet each other round God's throne. Just one request I make of thee: Until we meet, pray oft for me.