The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#359

359. For a Season Called to Part

1 For a season called to part,
Let us now ourselves commend
To the gracious eye and heart
Of our ever present Friend.

2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer,
Tender Shepherd of Thy sheep,
Let Thy mercy and Thy care
All our souls in safety keep.

3 What we each have now been taught,
Let our memories retain.
May we, if we live, be brought
Here to meet in peace again.

4 Then, if Thou Thy instruction bless,
Songs of praises shall be given;
We'll our thankfulness express,
Here on earth, and then in heaven.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: For a season called to part
• Title: For a Season Called to Part
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Worship: Close of Service; Christian unity and fellowship

Tune Information

• Name: SOLITUDE
• Composer: Lewis Thomas Downes (1851)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Key: D Major