172. Dismissal

1 Dismiss us with thy blessing, Lord!
Help us to feed upon thy word;
All that has been amiss, forgive,
And let thy truth within us live.

2 Though we are guilty, thou art good;
Wash all our works in Jesus' blood;
Give every burdened soul release,
And bid us all depart in peace.

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First Line: Dismiss us with thy blessing, Lord!
Title: Dismissal
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Benediction; Close of Service; Hearing the Word
Notes: Now Public Domain. Closing Songs
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