DEATH EXPECTED AND WELCOMED.
Reading edition
Welcome sweet Rest, by me so long Desir'd, Who have with Sins and Griefs so long been tir'd; And welcome Death, my Father's Messenger; Of my Felicity the hastener. Welcome good Angels, who, for me distrest, Are come to guard me to Eternal Rest. Welcome, O Christ, who hast my Soul Redeem'd, Whose Favor I have more than Life esteem'd. Oh! do not now my sinful soul forsake, But to thyself thy Servant gath'ring take. Into thy Hands I recommend my Spirit, Trusting through Thee Eternal Life t'inherit.