Classic Poem

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.