147. May the grace of Christ our Saviour

1 May the grace of Christ our Saviour,
And the Father's boundless love,
With the Holy Spirit's favor,
Rest upon us from above.

2 Thus may we abide in union
With each other and the Lord,
And possess, in sweet communion,
Joys which earth cannot afford.

Text Information
First Line: May the grace of Christ our Saviour
Meter: 8, 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1898
Topic: Worship: Closing; The Benediction; Communion of Saints
Notes: Now Public Domain. J. Newton, 1779.
Tune Information
Name: ARUNDEL
Composer: John B. Dykes
Meter: 8, 7.
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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