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!