While in Different Paths Dividing

While in different paths dividing

Author: Charlotte Elizabeth
Published in 4 hymnals

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1 While in different paths dividing,
We our pilgrimage pursue,
May our Shepherd, safely guiding,
Keep his scattered flock in view!
May the bond of blest communion
Every distant soul embrace,
Till in everlasting union,
We attain our resting place.

2 Oh, 'tis sweet, each other aiding,
In companionship to move,
One pure flame each heart pervading,
One, our Lord, our faith, our love;
Sweet when each can bend, imploring
Solace for our brother's pain,
And, the stumbling foot restoring,
Cheer him to the race again.

3 We may part in tearful sadness,
Bearing forth the precious grain,
But we shall return with gladness,
Bringing harvest sheaves again.
Thus, though fond affection weepeth,
Faith exalts her cheering voice;
He that soweth, he that reapeth,
Soon together shall rejoice.

Source: Living Hymns: for use in the Sabbath School, Christian Endeavor Meetings, the church & home #453

Author: Charlotte Elizabeth

Charlotte Elizabeth was born at Norwich in 1790. Her father, the Rev. Michael Browne, was Rector of S. Giles' parish in that city. She married Captain George Phelan, of the army, but the union proved an unhappy one. Thrown upon her own resources, she contributed to the Dublin Tract Society, and in 1834, became editor of "The Christian Ladies' Magazine." Her husband died in 1837. In 1840, she married Mr. L.H. Tonna, but continued to retain her two Christian names as her literary designation. She died in 1846. Her works are very numerous. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

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First Line: While in different paths dividing
Title: While in Different Paths Dividing
Author: Charlotte Elizabeth
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Living Hymns #453

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Songs of Pilgrimage #812

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The New Living Hymns (Living Hymns No. 2) #453

The Vestry Hymn and Tune Book #d527

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