The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:24–26
Words: Grace L. Lutz, 1905. in The Praise Book for Young People’s Societies, Church Prayer Meetings and Sunday Schools, edited by Howard B. Grose & George B. Graff (Boston, Massachusetts: United Society of Christian Endeavor, 1906), page 44.
Music: Flavius J. Lutz (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a better photo of Flavius Lutz (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
As we are parting,
May God go with you,
Give you His comfort,
Make His promise true.
Often before Him
Our souls shall meet,
In sweet communion
At the mercy seat.
God grant His glory
Through us may shine,
Loving reflection
Of the life divine.
If on the morrow
Dangers shall come,
May guardian angels
Camp round about your home.
Safe in the shelter,
When storms betide you,
Under His strong wings
Close may He hide you.
Now, peace go with you,
In joy or pain,
And, in His temple,
May we meet again.