Yes, in yon world of perfect light,
The fettered soul is now released;
No higher, farther wings its flight,
Brought to the glories of the East .

There is the long-sought boon divine,
'Tis worthy of the painful quest;
When evening shades of life decline,
The day is dawning in the East .

Who feels this truth in fervent heart,
May know his last hours are his best;
How joyful from the West to part,
When calls the Master from the East .

Join hearts and hands in union dear, —
Jesus has sanctified the test;
Life's chain is only broken here
To join forever in the East .

Mourners, your tears with gladness blend!
Joy, Brothers, joy, our faith's confessed!
The grave will yield our parted friend,
When we with him approach the East .