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Text:The Lord be with us as we bend
Author:John Ellerton, 1826-1893
Tune:ST. HUGH
Composer:Dr. E. J. Hopkins, 1818-1901

205. The Lord be with us as we bend

1 The Lord be with us as we bend
His blessing to receive;
His gift of peace on us descend
Before His courts we leave.

2 The Lord be with us as we walk
Along our homeward road;
In silent thought or friendly talk
Our hearts be near to God.

3 The Lord be with us till the night
Shall close the day of rest;
Be He of every heart the Light,
Of every home the Guest.

4 The Lord be with us through the hours
Of slumber, calm and deep;
Protect our homes, renew our powers,
And guard His people's sleep.

Text Information
First Line: The Lord be with us as we bend
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Hour of Prayer; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evening; Dismissal (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. HUGH
Composer: Dr. E. J. Hopkins, 1818-1901
Meter: C.M.
Key: Eā™­ Major



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