[DEATH THE GATE OF LIFE.]

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Psa. xxiii. 4.

Christ to my heart true joy can give,

Christ who was born that I might live;

He saves me from the pains of hell,

He deigns e’en here with me to dwell,

And, when from earth I wing my flight,

Will take me to Himself in light.

Jesus! thy name alone hath power

To cheer me in affliction’s hour;