Where we in honest toil our days may spend,
Till gently sinking to a peaceful grave;
And be Thou with us always—to the end!
Oh! bless the dear ones whom we leave behind!
Though severed now from parent—brother—friend—
In Thee the parted yet may union find,
With them and us be always—to the end!
Nor time nor space can from Thy love divide;
For ever near to bless and to defend,
Our lives—our all—we to Thy care confide,