Direct unto my God,

With speed, my cry ascend:

Present to Him this urgent plea:—

“In mercy, Lord, attend!

“Fulfil thy gracious word,

“To bring me to thy rest;

“In Salem soon my place prepare,

“And make me ever blest!

“Down in a vale of tears

“Where dwelt my Christ I mourn,

“And in the conflict with my foes,

“My tender heart is torn:

“O heal each bleeding wound,

“With thy life-giving tree;

“In Salem, Lord, above the strife,

“A place prepare for me!”