Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians ‎#CXX

CXX. The Brethren's Farewell

1 Brethren farewell, I do you tell,
That you and I must part;
I go away, and here you stay,
But still you join in heart.

2 Your love to me has run most free,
Your conversation sweet;
How could I bare to journey where
With you I cannot meet.

3 But still I find, my heart's inclin'd
To do my work below;
When Christ doth call, I trust I shall
Be ready for to go.

4 I leave you all, both great and small,
In Christ's encircled arms;
Who will you save from death and th' grave
And shield you from all harm.

5 I trust you'll pray, both night and day,
And keep your garments white;
For you and me, that we may be
The Children of the light.

6 If you go first, amen you must,
The will of God be done;
I hope the Lord will you reward,
With an immortal crown.

7 If I'm call'd home while I am gone,
Indulge no tears for me;
I hope to sing tha praise my king,
To all eternity.

8 I long to go, so farewell woe,
My soul shall be at rest;
No more shall I complain or sigh,
But be forever blest.

9 O may we meet and be complete,
And long together dwell;
And serve the Lord with one accord,
So brethren all farewell.

Text Information

• First Line: Brethren farewell, I do you tell
• Title: The Brethren's Farewell
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1802
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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