13 A ND now we must bid one another farewell; God's peace in our bosom and all will be well, May Christ, our dear Lord, Be our sure reward, When we from this world pass forever. 2 O help us, dear Father, and Christ, Thou the Son, That gladly our course we may finish! And Thou, Holy Spirit, Thou comforting A One, Thy love in our hearts so replenish, Till won is the crown everlasting, 14 M. Clausen. G. T. Rygh, Tr. ND the grace of God our Father, And the Holy Spirit's union Be with us forevermore. MAY 15 WAY the grace of Christ our Savior, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above. 2 Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord; And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. 16 AMEN! be His Word and Spirit; Amen, Christ supplies our want; 2 Amen, hope that never faileth; Amen, faith that maketh strong; 3 Amen, every saint is voicing; 4 Amen! all unite in praying, J. Newton. N. Brorson. C. K. Solberg, Tr. 18 SAVIOR, again to Thy dear name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise; Once more we bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly bending, wait Thy word of peace. 2 Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way; With Thee began, with Thee shall end the day; Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have called upon Thy name. 3 Grant us Thy peace, Lord, through the coming night; Turn Thou for us its darkness into light; From harm and danger keep Thy children free, For dark and light are both alike to Thee. 4 Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly life, Our balm in sorrow and our stay in strife; Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, O Lord, to Thine eternal peace. J. Ellerton, 19 SAFELY through another week, 2 Mercies, multiplied each hour, Fed and guided by His hand, 3 While we pray for pardoning grace, Through the dear Redeemer's name, Show Thy reconciléd face, Take away our sin and shame : From our worldly cares set free, May we rest this day in Thee. 4 May Thy Gospel's joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints; Make the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief for all complaints: Thus may all our Sabbaths prove, Till we join the Church above. J. Newton. 20 PRAISE to Thee and adoration, From Thy fold or pastures stray, But may I through all my life. To Thy birth, Thy death and passion, HOW 21 T. Kingo. K. Kvamme, Tr. OW blessed is the little flock They walk by faith and hope and love, 2 My Jesus, am I in that band, And wilt Thou call me Thine? Do I among the chosen stand Whose lamps so brightly shine? |