Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#44

44. God of our salvation, hear us

1 God of our salvation, hear us;
Bless, oh, bless us, ere we go!
When we join the world, be near us,
Lest we cold and careless grow:
Saviour, keep us--
Saviour, keep us--
Keep us safe from every foe.

2 As our steps are drawing nearer
To our best and lasting home,
May our view of heaven grow clearer,
Hope more bright of joys to come;
And, when dying,
And, when dying,
May Thy presence cheer the gloom.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of our salvation, hear us
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1815)
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Parting

Tune Information

• Name: SICILY
• Composer: Marcantoine Portogallo
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4