Gracious Lord on These thy Servants

1. Gracious Lord on these Thy servants
Pour the fullness of thy love
On the threshold of their journey
Let them all its sweetness prove,
Hold their footsteps, that they slip not
Neither faint nor fall away;
Be to them a guide and guardian
And their ever-present stay.

2. Keep the chain of love that binds them
Ever bright and free from stain;
Help them in the day of battle
That the crown of life they gain,
Grant them love, that love all perfect
Casting every fear away,
Give them peace that passeth knowledge
Growing deeper day by day.

3. Heavenly Father, grant Thy blessing
Greatest and most precious gift,
Let it rest on them forever
From their lives all shadows lift.
And, when earthly joys are over
Grant them Thine eternal rest,
In the Saviour's arm enfold them
Ever saved and ever blest.