Bless us, Father, at this hour

1 Bless us, Father, at this hour;
O sustain with heavenly power,
While we give the parting hand
To the leader of our band:
Kind protector, still in thee,
Trustful, hopeful, would we be.

2 Keep thy servant, blessed Lord,
(Leaning on thy holy word,)
In thy pastures, large and fair,
Guarded with thy tenderest care.
Wilt thou, Saviour, be his stay
In the trials of his way.

3 Thanks to Thee, our heavenly guide
May we in thy truth abide,--
May we all united be,
Here and in eternity;
Then with joy, at thy right hand,
Undivided shall we stand.

Source: The Silver Chime: a cluster of Sabbath school melodies, tunes, sentences, chants, etc., for the use of children and teachers in their school exercises, devotions, and recreations, to which is added... #92c