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Lord, at This Cloosing Hour
Verse 1
Lord, at this closing hour
Establish every heart
Upon Thy word of truth and power,
To keep us when we part.
Establish every heart
Upon Thy word of truth and power,
To keep us when we part.
Verse 2
Peace to our brethren give;
Fill all our hearts with love;
In faith and patience may we live,
And seek our rest above.
Fill all our hearts with love;
In faith and patience may we live,
And seek our rest above.
Verse 3
Through changes, bright or drear,
We would Thy will pursue,
And toil to spread Thy kingdom here
Till we its glory view.
We would Thy will pursue,
And toil to spread Thy kingdom here
Till we its glory view.
Samuel Francis Smith, best known for writing 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee,' also authored several closing hymns for congregational use, including this benedictory piece.