162. For a Season Called to Part

1 For a season called to part,
Let us now ourselves commend
To the gracious eye and heart
Of our ever present Friend.

2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer,
Tender Shepherd of Thy sheep,
Let Thy mercy and Thy care
All our souls in safety keep.

3 What we each have now been taught,
Let our memories retain:
May we, if we live, be brought
Here to meet in peace again.

4 Then, if Thou Thy instruction bless,
Songs of praises shall be given;
We'll our thankfulness express,
Here on earth, and then in heaven.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: For a season called to part
Title: For a Season Called to Part
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (1779)
Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Topic: Worship
Tune Information
Name: SOLITUDE
Composer: Lewis Thomas Downes (1851)
Meter: 7 7, 7 7.



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