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A parting hymn.
Peacefully, tenderly,
Here, as we part,
The farewell that lingers
Be breathed from the heart:
No place more fitting,
O house of the Lord—
Here be it spoken,
That last prayerful word.
2 Thoughtfully, carefully,
Solemn and slow!
Tears are bedewing
The path that we go;
Perils before us
We know not to-day—
Kindly and safely,
O Lord, lead the way.
3 Upwardly, steadfastly,
Gaze on that brow:
Jesus, our Leader,
Reigns conqueror now.
His steps let us follow,
His sufferings dare,
Go up to glory,
His blessedness share.
4 Patiently, cheerfully,
Up, and depart
To labor and duty
With gladness of heart;
The ransomed, with triumph,
To Zion we’ll bring,
Shouting salvation
To Jesus, our King.