Hymnal: Hymns of the Restoration #42 (1987) First Line: Oh, give us a parting blessing Lyrics: 1 Oh, give us a parting blessing
As from thy house we go;
Thine infinite love expressing,
Sweet peace divine bestow;
Thy holy word thou hast taught us,
Thy righteous will we know;
And near to thyself hast brought us,
The way of life to show.
Refrain:
Oh, give us a parting blessing,
And peace divine bestow;
Thine infinite love expressing,
Now bless us as we go.
2 Like dew to the drooping flowers,
Thy blessing cheers the heart.
They fall like the silver showers,
And joy divine impart;
Thy fall like the rain of gladness,
Upon the thirsty land;
They banish our care and sadness,
Sweet blessings from thy hand. [Refrain
3 We thank thee for each new morning;
Thy mercies crown the years;
Let meekness be our adorning,
Till heav'n's glad morn appears.
Protect us from sin and dangers,
And evil day by day;
Below we are only strangers,
Oh, keep our souls, we pray! [Refrain] Languages: English
A Parting Blessing