Ere We Part

Fanny Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 129:8

Verse 1

Heavenly Father, we beseech Thee, Grant Thy blessing ere we part; Take us in Thy care and keeping, Guard from evil ev'ry heart.

Chorus

Bless the words we here have spoken, Offered prayer, and cheerful strain; If Thy will, O Lord, we pray Thee, Grant we all may meet again.

Verse 2

Loving Saviour, go Thou with us, Be our comfort and our stay; Grateful praise to Thee we render For the joy we feel today.

Chorus

Bless the words we here have spoken, Offered prayer, and cheerful strain; If Thy will, O Lord, we pray Thee, Grant we all may meet again.

Verse 3

Holy Spirit, dwell within us, May our souls Thy temple be; May we tread the path to glory, Led and guided still by Thee.

Chorus

Bless the words we here have spoken, Offered prayer, and cheerful strain; If Thy will, O Lord, we pray Thee, Grant we all may meet again.

Verse 4

Heavenly Father, loving Saviour, Holy Spirit, Three in One, As among Thy saints and angels, So on earth Thy will be done.

Chorus

Bless the words we here have spoken, Offered prayer, and cheerful strain; If Thy will, O Lord, we pray Thee, Grant we all may meet again.

Verse 5

Amen.

Scripture References

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