Welcome, welcome, pastor dear

1 Welcome, welcome, pastor dear,
Welcome ever, welcome here;
Welcome to our homes and hearts,
All that peace and love imparts.
Peace thy salutation be,
Peace and welcome be to thee.

2 Sent from God to us thou art,
With his message to impart;
Sent to feed the tender lambs,
Keep them from the spoiler's hands.
Thus let all thy teachings prove
Lasting blessings from above.

3 May the favor he bestows,
(Which the humble only knows)
Richly be enjoyed by thee,
While on life's tempestuous sea.
Then when storms and tempests cease,
Thou shalt go to rest in peace.

4 Thus, till life, with us shall end,
Pastor, teacher, children, friend,
May we all united strive
In our Master's work to live.
Then his praises we will join,
Evermore, around the throne.


Source: The Silver Chime: a cluster of Sabbath school melodies, tunes, sentences, chants, etc., for the use of children and teachers in their school exercises, devotions, and recreations, to which is added... #76