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In peace and joy
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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In peace and joy by Johann Walter — Lyrics
In peace and joy I now depart,
according to God's will,
for full of comfort is my heart,
so calm and sweet and still;
so doth God his promise keep,
and death for me is but a sleep.
'Tis Christ hath wrought this work for me,
thy dear and only son,
whom thou hast suffer'd me to see,
and made him surely known
as my Help when trouble's rife,
and even in death itself my Life.
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About In peace and joy
A chorale for SATB voices, In peace and joy is a reflective sacred hymn suitable for funerals or moments of personal spiritual contemplation. Its English text expresses profound peace and trust in God's promise of salvation through Christ, even in the face of death. The lyrics speak of Christ as a comfort, a helper in trouble, and the very source of life, who also serves as a guiding light for all nations. Johann Walter's setting provides a moving and dignified musical expression of these deeply held beliefs, making it a fitting choice for choirs seeking to convey solemnity and assurance.
