The New Christian Hymnal ‎#26

26. Lord, Dismiss Us

1. Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing;
Fill our hearts with joy and peace:
Let us each, Thy love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace;
O refresh us, O refresh us,
In this dry and barren place.

2. Thanks we give and adoration
For Thy gospel's joyful sound:
May the fruits of Thy salvation
In our hearts and lives abound:
Ever faithful, ever faithful
To the truth may we be found.

3. Of Thy love some gracious token
Grant us, Lord, before we go;
Bless Thy word which has been spoken,
Life and peace on all bestow:
O direct us, and protect us
In the paths we do not know.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing
• Title: Lord, Dismiss Us
• Author: John Fawcett (1773)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Worship

Tune Information

• Name: SICILY
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Incipit: 36543 45654 35567
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Sicilian melody