Prayer of Farewell Blessing
When we depart from someone we care about, it’s comforting to say a prayer of blessing. The words of the hymn by J.E. Rankin entitled “God be with you till we meet again” make a good way to express our desires that God will protect and care for our loved ones while they are absent from us. When I was growing up, our choir sang the first verse of this song at the end of each worship service. Here is a copy of the words to this hymn to use as a prayer of farewell.
“God Be with You”
by J.E. Rankin
God be with you till we meet again;
By His counsels guide, uphold you:
With His sheep securely fold you.
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again;
‘Neath His wings protecting hide you;
Daily manna still provide you.
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again;
When life’s perils thick confound you.
Put His arms unfailing round you.
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again;
Keep love’s banner floating o’er you;
Smite death’s threat’ning wave before you.
God be with you till we meet again.
To hear piano music to this hymn, go to this link:
Musical link to “God be with you till we meet again.”
