Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDXIV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: When Paul was parted from his friends Lyrics: 1 When Paul was parted from his friends,
It was a weeping day;
But Jesus made them all amends,
And wip'd their tears away.
2 In heaven they met again with joy
(secure no more to part)
Where praises every tongue employ,
And pleasure fills each heart.
3 Thus all the preachers of his grace
Their children soon shall meet;
Together see their Savior's face,
And worship at his feet.
4 But they who heard the word in vain,
Tho' oft and plainly warn'd;
Will tremble when they meet again,
The ministers they scorn'd.
5 On your own heads you blood will fall
If any perish here;
The preachers who have told you all
Shall stand approv'd and clear.
6 Yet, Lord to save themselves alone,
Is not their utmost view;
O! hear their prayer, thy message own,
And save their hearers too.
Topics: The Church; Ministers Leaving a people Scripture: Acts 20:26-27 Languages: English
At a minister's leaving his people—Paul's farewell charge
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