Preparation for Death, 50

Warn'd from the body to depart,
What shall I of my God desire?

Pardon and grace to keep my heart
Till Thou my ready soul require.

All that is past, my God, forgive,
For the short time to come defend,
And strengthening without sin to live
O bless me with a peaceful end.
Meet for the fellowship above,
The glories of eternity,
Thy servant, Lord, with ease remove,
And let me fall asleep in Thee.

Do Thou, if so Thy love ordain,
Gently the knot of life untie,
And free from sin, and free from pain,
In mercy's arms I sweetly die.