Hour of Parting

Verse 1

Gentle Savior, be thou near us, As we from each other part; May thy word, its truth impressing, Shed its light on every heart.

Verse 2

As the closing hour draws near us, And the night steals gently on, Let thy gracious presence cheer us, Guard us till the coming morn.

Verse 3

When the night of death comes o'er us, And our earthly prayers are o'er, O receive us home to glory, There to praise thee evermore.