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Text:Hymn 8--Parting with Superintendent or Teacher

92c. Hymn 8--Parting with Superintendent or Teacher

1 Bless us, Father, at this hour;
O sustain with heavenly power,
While we give the parting hand
To the leader of our band:
Kind protector, still in thee,
Trustful, hopeful, would we be.

2 Keep thy servant, blessed Lord,
(Leaning on thy holy word,)
In thy pastures, large and fair,
Guarded with thy tenderest care.
Wilt thou, Saviour, be his stay
In the trials of his way.

3 Thanks to Thee, our heavenly guide
May we in thy truth abide,--
May we all united be,
Here and in eternity;
Then with joy, at thy right hand,
Undivided shall we stand.

Text Information
First Line: Bless us, Father, at this hour
Title: Hymn 8--Parting with Superintendent or Teacher
Publication Date: 1862
Notes: Now Public Domain. For the last two lines of the verses of Hymn 8, repeat last half of tune.
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