Church Book ‎#58

58. Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing

1 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing,
Fill our hearts with joy and peace!
Let us each, Thy Love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace:
O refresh us,
Traveling through this wilderness.

2 Thanks we give, and adoration
For Thy gospel's joyful sound.
May the fruits of Thy salvation
In our hearts and lives abound.
May Thy presence
With us evermore be found.

3 So, whene'er the signal's given
Us from earth to call away,
Born on angels' wings to heaven,
Glad the summons to obey,
May we ready,
Rise and reign in endless day.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing
• Author: Walter Shirley (1774, a.)
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: Close of Worship
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #293 or #296

Tune Information

• Name: SICILIAN MARINERS' HYMN
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. From index: Har. from Turle