217. "Go in peace"

1 Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
With one accord our parting hymn of praise;
We rise to bless thee ere our worship cease,
And now, departing, wait thy word of peace.

2 Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way;
With thee began, with thee shall end the day;
Guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame,
That in this house have called upon thy name.

3 Grant us thy peace, Lord, through the coming night;
Turn thou for us its darkness into light;
From harm and danger keep thy children free,
For dark and light are both alike to thee.

4 Grant us thy peace throughout our earthly life,
Our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife;
Then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict cease,
Call us, O Lord, to thine eternal peace.

Text Information
First Line: Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
Title: "Go in peace"
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Notes: Now Public Domain. Closing Songs
Tune Information
Name: ELLERTON
Meter: 10s
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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