Voices Together ‎#846

846. The Lord Bless You and Keep You

A: The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord lift his countenance upon you,
and give you peace;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you.
Amen, amen.

B: May God bless you and keep you;
may God lift her countenance upon you,
and give you peace;
may God make her face to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you.
Amen, amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord bless you and keep you
• Title: The Lord Bless You and Keep You
• Author: Peter C. Lutkin (1900)
• Meter: Irregular
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Numbers 6:24-26
• Topic: God: Feminine Language and Images for; Peace: Inner
• Source: based on Numbers 6:24–26; alternate text Mennonite Worship and Song Committee, 2019

Tune Information

• Name: FAREWELL ANTHEM
• Composer: Peter C. Lutkin (1900)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: C Major