Divine Hymns, or Spiritual Songs ‎#59

59. At 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 must 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 There 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 thought that we must part,
Once interrupt our joy.

6 And thus to all eternity,
Upon the heavenly shore,
The great mysterious One in Three,
Jehovah we'll adore.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord when together here we meet
• Title: At Parting with Friends
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1800

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