The bands of death Thou brokest,
Almighty Saviour Thou,
And to Thy rest hast brought us;
No more at distance now.

Thou hast Thy work completed
Which was for us performed;
Thy sufferings are ended,
And our heart's fear disarmed.

In Thee to us is given
Salvation ever sure;
Thyself our precious portion,
Our life that shall endure.

And by the Spirit guided
Thy yoke is light to bear;
Thou hast the way made ready,
Dost go before us there.

Who can Thy mercy fathom,
Who what Thy love has wrought!
To Thee, while on our journey,
Let constant thanks be brought.

(From the German.)