Parting Hymn

Heav' nly Father, we beseech thee, Grant thy blessing ere we part: Take us in thy care and keeping; Guard from evil ev' ry heart.

Bless the words which have been spoken, Hear our prayer and cheerful strain; Give us, Lord, a constant token That thou dost with us remain.

Let thy Spirit, Lord, go with us, Be our comfort and our stay; Grateful praise to thee we render, For the joy we feel today.

May thy Spirit dwell within us, May our souls thy temples be, May we tread the path to glory, Led and guided still by thee.