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Text:Lord, We Ask Thee Ere We Part
Author:George Manwaring, 1854–1889
Tune:[Lord, we ask thee ere we part]
Arranger:Ebenezer Beesley, 1840–1906
Composer:Benjamin Milgrove, 1731–1810

153. Lord, We Ask Thee Ere We Part

1. Lord, we ask thee ere we part,
Bless the teachings of this day.
Plant them deep in ev’ry heart,
That with us they’ll ever stay.

2. In the innocence of youth,
We would all thy laws fulfill.
Lead us in the way of truth.
Give us strength to do thy will.

3. Father, merciful and kind,
While we labor for the right,
May we in thy service find
Sweetest pleasure, pure delight.

4. All our follies, Lord, forgive.
Keep us from temptations free.
Help us evermore to live
Lives of holiness to thee.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, we ask thee ere we part
Title: Lord, We Ask Thee Ere We Part
Author: George Manwaring, 1854–1889
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Closing; Faithfulness; Guidance (6 more...)
Tune Information
Name: [Lord, we ask thee ere we part]
Composer: Benjamin Milgrove, 1731–1810
Arranger: Ebenezer Beesley, 1840–1906
Incipit: 55112 23114 32132
Key: F Major or modal



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