I journey forth, rejoicing From this dark vale of tears To heavenly joy and freedom From earthly bands and fears Where Christ our Lord shall gather All his redeemed again, His kingdome to inherit, Goodnight, goodnight 'til then. Why thus so sadly weeping Beloved ones of my heart? The Lord is good and gracious Tho' now he bids us part, We oft have met in gladness And we shall meet again, All sorrow left behind us, Goodnight, goodnight 'til then. I go to see His glory, Whom we have loved below, I go, the blessed angels And holy saints to know; Our lovely ones departed, I go to find again, And wait for you to join us, Goodnight, goodnight 'til then.