Farewell Song

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We join to sing a parting song

Author: Lillian Huddlestin
Tune: [We join to sing a parting song]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 We join to sing a parting song,
On this our parting day;
Not thoughtless words and merry eyes,
Shall mark our roundelay.

Refrain:
We part today—sad thought to all—
To meet, we know not when;
Perhaps until the Master’s call,
We may not meet again.

2 But not sad hearted will we go,
Where duties’ banners fly;
We’ll bravely meet our every foe,
And at our post we’ll die. [Refrain]

3 Schoolmates, farewell, today must end
Our mingled joyous life;
Our happiness and joy must blend,
With toil and battle strife. [Refrain]

4 Farewell to all, may memory blend
Our hearts in fond embrace;
Till, in our home in Heav’n we find
Our final resting place. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #14037

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First Line:	We join to sing a parting song
Title:	Farewell Song
Author:	Lillian Huddlestin
Meter:	8.6.8.6 with refrain
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	We part today, sad thought to all
Copyright:	Public Domain