A Collection of Hymns, selected from sundry poets ‎#VII

VII. Parting with Friends

1 Lord, when together here we meet,
And taste thy heavenly grace,
Thy smiles are so divinely sweet,
We're loth to leave the place.

2 But, Father, since it is thy will,
That we should part again;
Yet let thy special presence still,
With every one remain.

3 And let us all in Christ be one,
Bound with the cords of love;
Till we before the glorious throne,
Shall joyful meet above.

4 Thence void of all distracting pains,
Our spirits ne'er shall tire,
But in seraphic endless strains,
Redeeming love admire.

5 All sin and sorrow from each heart,
Shall then forever fly,
Nor shall a tho't that we must part,
Once interrupt our joy.

6 And thus to all eternity,
Upon the heav'nly shore,
The great mysterious one in three,
Jehovah we'll adore.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, when together here we meet
• Title: Parting with Friends
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791

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