The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#48

48. Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing

1 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing;
Fill our hearts with joy and peace!
Let us each, Thy love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace.
O refresh us, O 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: May Thy presence:
With us evermore be found.

3 So, whene'er the signal's given
Us from earth to call away,
Born on angels' wings to heaven,
Glad the summons to obey,
May we ready, may we ready,
Rise and reign in endless day.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing
• Author: John Fawcett (1773)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 4, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Close of Service; Worship in General: Close of Service

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord dismiss us with Thy blessing]
• Composer: Henry Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 4, 7.
• Key: B♭ Major