That, they have inwardly exchanged their climate,

And passed from death to life; so that their heart,

Healed and exulting, from its deep recess,

Returns this answer: That the power of evil,

The sting of pain, and terrors of the grave,

Are now no more, or but at distance rage

In faithless minds; while not a dart can reach

Their citadel of peace in Jesu’s love?

That they, in short, to God’s paternal face

And firm affection can appeal and look,