279. May the grace of Christ, our Saviour

1 May the grace of Christ, our Saviour,
And the Father's boundless love,
With the Holy Spirit's favor,
Rest upon us from above.

2 Thus may we abide in union
With each other and the Lord,
And possess, in sweet communion,
Joys which earth cannot afford.

Text Information
First Line: May the grace of Christ, our Saviour
Author: John Newton
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Closing Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: WILMOT
Composer: Carl M. Von Weber
Meter: 8s & 7s
Key: B♭ Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #162, 660, or 534.



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