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272. For a season called to part

1 For a season called to part,
Let us now ourselves commend
To the gracious eye and heart
Of our ever present Friend.

2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer;
Tender Shepherd of thy sheep,
Let thy mercy and thy care
All our souls in safety keep.

3 In thy strength may we be strong
Sweeten every cross and pain,
And our wasting lives prolong
Till we meet on earth again.

4 Then if thou thy help afford,
Joyful songs to thee shall rise,
And our souls shall praise the Lord,
Who regards our humble cries.

Text Information
First Line: For a season called to part
Author: John Newton
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Closing Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: HART
Composer: HART
Meter: 7s
Key: A Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #240, 457, or 37.



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