6 According to his word, The ruin'd earth and heaven; 7 Then let us wait the sound Of him in spotless peace: In perfect holiness renew'd, Adorn'd with Christ, and meet for God." 1120 Separated, but inseparable. (OD of all consolation, take G The glory of thy grace; Thy gifts to thee we render back 2 Through thee we now together came, In singleness of heart; We met, O Jesus, in thy Name, 3 We part in body, not in mind; 4 Subsists as in us all one soul; 5 Present we still in spirit are, While on the wings of faith and prayer C. BL 6 Our life is hid with Christ in God; 1121 United, though separated. Bhat will not let us part: Our bodies may far off remove, 2 Join'd in one spirit to our Head, C. M. 4 Closer and closer let us cleave 6 Then let us hasten to the day Which shall our flesh restore; When death shall all be done away, And bodies part no more. 1122 5th P. M. 4 lines 7s. Tribute of praise at parting. CHRISTIANS, brethren, ere we part, Every voice and every heart Join, and to our Father raise 2 Though we here should meet no more, 3 Now to thee, thou God of heaven, 1123 9th P. M. 87, 87, 87, 87 Dismission. LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing; Bid us now depart in peace; 1124 For a parting blessing. C. M. NOW may the God of peace and love, Who from the' impris'ning grave Restored the Shepherd of the sheep, Omnipotent to save ; 2 Through the rich merits of that blood Which he on Calvary spilt, To make the' eternal cov'nant sure, 4 For the great Mediator's sake We every blessing pray; With glory let his Name be crown'd, 1125 5th P. M. 4 lines 7s. For a general blessing. NOW may He who from the dead 1126 8th P. M. 87, 87, 47. For the Spirit's influences. COME, thou soul-transforming Spirit; Bless the sower and the seed; Now supply thy people's need. And forever To thy praise and glory live. 1127 8th P. M. 87, 87, 47. For the fulness of peace and joy. LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing; Travelling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, With us evermore be found. Reign with Christ in endless day. 1128 For a blessing on the truth. By whom the harvest blest; C. M. Whose word, like manna shower'd from heaven, 2 Preserve it from the passing feet, 3 Though buried deep, or thinly strown, The hope in earthly furrows sown 1129 9th P. M. 87, 87, 87, 87. The apostolic benediction. MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favour, With each other and the Lord; And possess, in sweet communion, |