Living Hymns ‎#85

85. "Mizpah"

1 Let us ask the precious Saviour
To go with us while we part.
For his presence in life’s journey
Peace and comfort will impart.

Chorus:
Long our hallowed prayer will linger,
Mingling with sweet melody;
Be our wish at parting, “Mizpah,”
May the Lord keep watch over you and me.

2 Know we not what changes wait us,
But we know our mighty Guide,
Safe are we in his dear keeping,
Happy, when he walks beside. [Chorus]

3 In his tender hands entrusting
Ev’ry link in love’s bright chain;
‘Tis a blessed hope that whispers,
Surely we shall meet again. [Chorus]

4 Meet again, no more to sever,
In the “beautiful beyond,”
Where the love of our Redeemer
Is the strongest, sweetest bond. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Let us ask the precious Saviour
• Title: "Mizpah"
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: Long our hallowed prayer will linger
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Genesis 31:49
• Copyright: Copyright, 1890, by Wm. J. Kirkpatrick.

Tune Information

• Name: [Let us ask the precious Saviour]
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
• Key: E♭ Major