Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#153

153. Lord, We Ask Thee Ere We Part

1. Lord, we ask thee ere we part,
Bless the teachings of this day.
Plant them deep in ev’ry heart,
That with us they’ll ever stay.

2. In the innocence of youth,
We would all thy laws fulfill.
Lead us in the way of truth.
Give us strength to do thy will.

3. Father, merciful and kind,
While we labor for the right,
May we in thy service find
Sweetest pleasure, pure delight.

4. All our follies, Lord, forgive.
Keep us from temptations free.
Help us evermore to live
Lives of holiness to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, we ask thee ere we part
• Title: Lord, We Ask Thee Ere We Part
• Author: George Manwaring, 1854–1889
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:33-35
• Topic: Closing; Faithfulness; Guidance; Obedience; Prayer and Supplication; Service; Supplication; Worthiness; Youth

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord, we ask thee ere we part]
• Composer: Benjamin Milgrove, 1731–1810
• Arranger: Ebenezer Beesley, 1840–1906
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Incipit: 55112 23114 32132
• Key: F Major or modal