Saint Nicolas, Op 42: The Death of Nicolas

NICOLAS

Death, I hear thy summons and I come

in haste, for my short life is done

And o! my soul is faint with love

for Him who waits for me above.

Lord, I come to life, to final birth

I leave the misery of earth

for light, by Thy eternal grace

where I shall greet Thee face to face.

Christ, receive my soul with tenderness

for in my last of life I bless

Thy name who lived and died for me

and dying, dying yield my soul to Thee.

CHORUS

Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant

depart in peace, according to Thy word

For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation

which Thou hast prepared

before the face of all people

to be a light to lighten the gentiles

and to be the glory of Thy people Israel.

Glory be to the Father

and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost

As it was in the beginning

is now and ever shall be world without end.

Amen!

CONGREGATION & CHORUS

God moves in a mysterious way

His wonders to perform

He plants His footsteps in the sea

and rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines

of never failing skill

He treasures up his bright designs

and works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take

the clouds ye so much dread

are big with mercy and shall break

in blessings on your head.

Amen!