Choir for 4 voices
Alt solo
Tenor solo
Recorder I + II
Viola da gamba I + II
Basso continuo

Choir: God's own time is the very best of times.
Soprano solo, Alto solo: In him living, moving, we exist, as long as he wills. In him shall we die at the right time, when he wills.
Tenor solo: Ah, Lord, teach us to remember that our death is certain, that we might gain wisdom.
Bass solo: Set ready thine house; for thou shalt perish and not continue living!
Choir: This is the ancient law: man, thou must perish
Soprano solo: Yes, come, Lord Jesus!

Alto solo: Into thine hands now do I commit my soul; for thou hast redeemed me, Lord, thou my faithful God.
Bass solo: This day shalt thou with me in paradise be.
Alto solo (Chorale): In peace and joy do I depart,
As God doth will it;
Consoled am I in heart and mind,
Calm and quiet.
As God me his promise gave:
My death is changed to slumber.

Glory, laud, praise and majesty
To thee, God, Father, and Son, be giv'n,
The Holy Ghost, with these names!
May godly strength
Make us triumph
Through Jesus Christ, Lord, Amen.