Author: Margaret Clarkson Hymnal: Voices United #558 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 We gather here to bid farewell
to friends who leave for other parts;
our prayers we pledge, our love we tell,
and lift to God our grateful hearts.
2 We bless the hand that brought you here
and richly blessed us all in you:
as now you leave for wider sphere
God's covenant mercies we review.
3 In friendship's bonds our souls unite
in prayer and praise and holy vow:
to God's great heart of love and light
your friends in Christ commit you now.
4 God guide you, keep you, lead you on
from hope to hope, from strength to strength,
until, in God's all glorious dawn,
we meet before the throne at length. Topics: The Church at Worship Special Days, Seasons, Occasions: Farewell; Covenant; Family; Farewell Service; Friendship Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
We Gather Here to Bid Farewell