1 When Paul was parted from his friends
It was a weeping day;
But Jesus made them all amends,
And wiped their tears away.

2 Ere long they met again, with joy,
Secure no more to part,
Where praises every tongue employ,
And pleasure fills each heart.

3 Thus all the preachers of His grace
Their children soon shall meet;
Together see their Savior’s face,
And worship at His feet.

4 But they who heard the Word in vain,
Though oft, and plainly, warned;
Will tremble, when they meet again
The ministers they scorned.

5 On your own heads your blood will fall
If any perish here;
The preachers, who have told you all,
Shall stand approved, and clear.

6 Yet, Lord, to save themselves alone,
Is not their utmost view;
Oh hear their prayer, Thy message own,
And save their hearers, too.