At Parting with Friends

Verse 1

Lord, when together here we meet, And taste thy heav'nly grace; Thy smiles are so divinely sweet, We're loath to leave the place.

Verse 2

But, Father, since it is thy will, That we must part again; Oh, may thy special presence still With ev'ry one remain.

Verse 3

And let us all in Christ be one, Bound with the cords of love; Till we, before thy glorious throne, Shall joyful meet above.

Verse 4

All sin and sorrow from each heart, Shall then for ever fly; Nor shall a thought that we must part, Once interrupt our joy.