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29. A Parting Blessing

1 Father, bless us as we go
From this house of prayer;
Keep us ever safe, dear Lord,
In thy tender care.

2 Father, bless us as we go
On our homeward way;
Be with us till we return
On another day.

Text Information
First Line: Father, bless us as we go
Title: A Parting Blessing
Author: Verda E. Bryant
Language: English
Publication Date: 1957
Topic: Songs Suitable for Kindergarten; Songs Suitable for Primary; God's Care (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: [Father, bless us as we go]
Composer: Franklyn S. Weddle
Incipit: 56532 23665 32565
Key: D Major



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