Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #13100 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 When Paul was parted from his friends
It was a weeping day;
But Jesus made them all amends,
And wiped their tears away.
2 Ere long 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,
Though oft, and plainly, warned;
Will tremble, when they meet again
The ministers they scorned.
5 On your own heads your blood will fall
If any perish here;
The preachers, who have told you all,
Shall stand approved, and clear.
6 Yet, Lord, to save themselves alone,
Is not their utmost view;
Oh hear their prayer, Thy message own,
And save their hearers, too. Languages: English Tune Title: LAFAYETTE
When Paul Was Parted From His Friends