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Text:Lord, at this closing hour
Author:Eleazar T. Fitch
Tune:DENNIS
Composer:Johann G. Nägeli

63. Lord, at this closing hour

1 Lord, at this closing hour,
Establish every heart
Upon Thy Word of truth and power,
To keep us when we part.

2 Peace to our brethren give;
Fill all our hearts with love;
In faith and patience may we live,
And seek our rest above.

3 Through changes, bright or drear,
We would Thy will pursue;
And toil to spread Thy kingdom here,
Till we its glory view.

4 To God, the only wise,
In every age adored,
Let glory from the Church arise,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord!

Text Information
First Line: Lord, at this closing hour
Author: Eleazar T. Fitch (1845)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Parting
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: DENNIS
Composer: Johann G. Nägeli
Meter: S. M.
Notes: Public Domain.



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