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Text:Closing Benediction
Author:John Newton
Tune:BEMINSTER

86. Closing Benediction

1 Now may he who from the dead
Brought the Shepherd of the sheep,
Jesus Christ, our King and Head,
All our souls in safety keep.

2 May he teach us to fulfill
What is pleasing in his sight;
Perfect us in all his will,
And preserve us day and night.

Text Information
First Line: Now may he who from the dead
Title: Closing Benediction
Author: John Newton
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Close of Service; Close of Worship; Evening
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: BEMINSTER
Meter: 7s
Key: D Major
Source: Bristol Collection
Notes: Public Domain.



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