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| 5. |
| O God, through Thy loving hands |
| Prepare me now still, |
| That I at my final end |
| Depart comforted in Thy salvation. |
| Thy will be to me in eternity |
| A centre of contentment. |
| 6. |
| Herewith will I now take leave |
| From those who knew me here; |
| First from those who grieve, |
| In their poor condition of sorrow, |
| Fear God, and pray day and night; |
| Trust in Him; now good-night. |
| 7. |
| Good-night, ye rich of this earth, |
| Who call riches happiness. |
| I never wished to grow rich. |
| It only lasts a moment at best, |
| And Christ calls: a hard pain! |
| Think of it, I pray you as a parting. |
| 8. |
| Good-night, you wild swarm of youth, |
| Ye unconverted brood of heathens, |
| That know nothing of honor and virtue, |
| And bear fruit only for Satan. |
| Follow God's earnest word and advice, |
| Or you will never find grace. |
| 9. |
| Good-night, ye worldly hearts, |
| That seek pleasure on earth |
| In pastime, laughter, play, jesting, |
| And bear no fruit to your God. |
