With the sweet word of peace

Verse 1

With the sweet word of peace We bid our brethren go; Peace as a river to increase, And ceaseless flow.

Verse 2

With the calm word of prayer We earnestly commend Our brethren to Thy watchful care, Eternal Friend!

Verse 3

With the dear word of love We give our brief farewell; Our love below, and Thine above, With them shall dwell.

Verse 4

With the strong word of faith We stay ourselves on Thee, That Thou, O Lord, in life and death, Their Help shalt be.

Verse 5

Then the bright word of hope Shall on our parting gleam, And tell of joys beyond the scope Of earth-born dream.

Verse 6

Farewell! in hope and love, In faith, and peace, and prayer; Till He whose home is ours above, Unite us there. Amen.