The Church Hymnal ‎#262

262. With the sweet word of peace

1 With the sweet word of peace
We bid our brethren go;
Peace as a river to increase,
And ceaseless flow.

2 With the calm word of prayer
We earnestly commend
Our brethren to Thy watchful care,
Eternal Friend!

3 With the dear word of love
We give our brief farewell;
Our love below, and Thine above,
With them shall dwell.

4 With the strong word of faith
We stay ourselves on Thee,
That Thou, O Lord, in life and death,
Their help shalt be;

5 Then the bright word of hope
Shall on our parting gleam,
And tell of joys beyond the scope
Of earth-born dream.

6 Farewell! in hope and love,
In faith, and peace, and prayer;
Till He Whose home is ours above,
Unite us there.

Text Information

• First Line: With the sweet word of peace
• Author: G. Watson
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Travelers
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: VERBUM PACIS
• Composer: W. H. Monk
• Meter: 6.6.8.4.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.