1. Welcome, sweet rest, by me so long desired, Who have with sins
2. Welcome good angels, who, for me distressed, Are come to guard
and griefs so long been tired; And welcome death, my father's messenger,
me to eternal rest. Welcome O Christ, who hast my soul redeemed,
Of my felicity the hastener.
Whose favor I have more than life esteemed.

3. Oh, do not now my sinful soul forsake,
But to thyself thy servant gathering take.
Into thy hands I recommend my spirit,
Trusting through thee eternal life to inherit.