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
