Bist du bei mir (If thou are near when life is closing)

If Thou art near when life is closing

All joyful shall I fall asleep

Be Thou with me as I awaken

And claim my soul when I arise

If Thou art near when life is closing

All joyful shall I fall asleep

Ah how serene were thus my passing

Thy tender hand upraised in blessing

Would sanctify my slumber deep

Be Thou with me as I awaken

And claim my soul when I arise