730: Benediction
1 May the grace of Christ our Savior
and the Father's boundless love,
with the Holy Spirit's favor,
rest upn us from above.
2 Thus may we abide in union
with each other and the Lord,
and possess, in sweet communion,
joys which earth cannot afford.
| Text information — copy | |
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| First Line: | May the grace of Christ our Savior |
| Title: | Benediction |
| Author: | John Newton (1779) |
| Meter: | 8.7.8.7. |
| Scripture: | 2 Corinthians 13; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 4:3 |
| Topic: | Service Music | Prayers; Farewell Service; Supplication | For Blessings; Unity of Believers |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information — copy | |
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| Tune name: | EVENING PRAYER (STAINER) |
| Composer: | John Stainer (1898) |
| Meter: | 8.7.8.7. |
| Key: | F Major |
