Parting Hymn.
1 For a season called to part,
Let us then ourselves commend
To the gracious eye and heart
Of our ever-present Friend.
2 Father, hear our humble prayer!
Tender shepherd of thy sheep,
Let thy mercy and thy care
All our souls in safety keep.
3 In thy strength may we be strong;
Sweeten every cross and pain;
Give us, if we live, ere long,
Here to meet in peace again.