The New Century Hymnal ‎#77

77. Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing

1 Lord, dismiss us with your blessing;
fill our hearts with joy and peace;
let us each your love possessing,
triumph in redeeming grace;
Oh, refresh us, oh, refresh us,
traveling through this wilderness.

2 We give thanks and adoration
for your gospel's joyful sound;
May the fruits of your salvation
in our hearts and lives abound:
Ever faithful, ever faithful
to the truth may we be found.

3 So that when your love shall call us,
Savior, from the world away,
Fear of death shall not appall us,
glad your summons to obey:
May we ever, may we ever
live with you in endless day.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, dismiss us with your blessing
• Title: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
• Author (attributed to): John Fawcett (1773, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:29
  ;
  Romans 1:16
• Topic: Close of Worship; The Holy Trinity; Year B: Christmas 1

Tune Information

• Name: SICILIAN MARINERS
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Sicilian melody, 18th century; The European Magazine and Review, 1792