The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11317

11317. Now In Parting, Father, Bless Us

1 Now, in parting, Father, bless us;
Saviour, still Thy peace bestow;
Gracious Comforter, be with us,
As we from Thy table go!
Bless us, bless us,
Father, Son, and Spirit, now!

2 Bless us here, while still as strangers,
Onward to our home we move;
Bless us with eternal blessings,
In our Father’s house above.
Ever, ever
Dwelling in the light of love.

Text Information

• First Line: Now, in parting, Father, bless us
• Title: Now In Parting, Father, Bless Us
• Author: Horatius Bonar
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns of Faith and Hope 3rd series, 1866
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: BANES by Charles F. Blandner (repeats last two lines of each verse)

Tune Information

• Name: SICILIAN MARINERS
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: the European Magazine and London Review November 1792
• Notes: Repeats the penultimate line of each verse