Laudes Domini ‎#130

130. Dismissal

1 Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing,
Fill our hearts with joy and peace;
Let us each, thy love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace;
Oh, refresh us,
Traveling through this wilderness.

2 Thanks we give, and adoration,
For thy gospel's joyful sound,
May the fruits of thy salvation
In our hearts and lives abound;
May thy presence
With us evermore be found.

3 So, whene'er the signal's given,
Us from earth to call away;
Borne on angels' wings to heaven,
Glad to leave our cumbrous clay,
May we, ready,
Rise and reign in endless day.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing
• Title: Dismissal
• Author: John Fawcett
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Matthew 13:19
• Topic: Blessing sought; Close of Service

Tune Information

• Name: GREENVILLE
• Composer: J. J. Rousseau
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4s
• Key: F Major or modal