I have been there, and left behind

Earth's pleasures, joys, and dross.

3 I stand e'en now where he appears,

In union with my Lord;

In him I'm saved, oh, wondrous thought.

I read it in his word.

4 Oh, bless the Lord! in him alone--

In him we are complete;

We live by faith! but soon in sight

Our coming Christ we'll greet.