The Hymnal ‎#54

54. 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, 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:
Ever faithful, Ever faithful
To the truth may we be found;

3 So that when Thy love shall call us,
Saviour, from the world away,
Let no fear of death appall us,
Glad Thy summons to obey:
May we ever, May we ever
Reign with Thee in endless day.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing
• Author (ascribed to): Rev. John Fawcett (1740-1817)
• Alterer (stanza 1, line 6); Recaster (stanza 3): Rev. Godfrey Thring (1823-1903)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Times of Worship: Closing; Closing Hymns; Worship: Closing

Tune Information

• Name: SICILIAN MARINERS
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Arr. from a Sicilian melody