Author: Francis Jane (Crosby) Van Alstyne, (1820-1915) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #360 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain First Line: Heav'nly Father, we beseech Thee Refrain First Line: Bless the words we here have spoken Lyrics: 1 Heavenly Father, we beseech Thee,
Grant Thy blessing ere we part;
Take us in Thy care and keeping,
Guard from evil ev'ry heart.
Refrain:
Bless the words we here have spoken,
Offered prayer, and cheerful strain;
If Thy will, O Lord, we pray Thee,
Grant we all may meet again.
2 Loving Saviour, go Thou with us,
Be our comfort and our stay;
Grateful praise to Thee we render
For the joy we feel today. [Refrain]
3 Holy Spirit, dwell within us,
May our souls Thy temple be;
May we tread the path to glory,
Led and guided still by Thee. [Refrain]
4 Heavenly Father, loving Saviour,
Holy Spirit, Three in One,
As among Thy saints and angels,
So on earth Thy will be done. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Worship Close of Service; Doxologies; Christian unity and fellowship Languages: English Tune Title: HEAVENLY FATHER
Heavenly Father, We Beseech Thee