The Christian Sunday School Hymnal ‎#45

45. Hour of Parting

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.

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.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Gentle Savior, be thou near us
• Title: Hour of Parting
• Author: Dr. T. G. Chattle
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73:24

Tune Information

• Name: [Gentle Savior, be thou near us]
• Composer: Wm. W. Bentley