Paraphrase 38, selected verses

Verse 1

Now, Lord! according to thy word, let me in my peace depart; mine eyes have thy salvation seen, and gladness fills my heart.

Verse 2

That Sun I now behold, whose light shall heathen darkness chase, and rays of brightest glory pour around thy chosen race.

Verse 3

This great salvation, long prepared, and now disclosed to view, hath proved thy love was constant still, and promises were true.