A Parting Hymn.

Father in Heaven, to thee,         Guardian and friend,     Lowly the suppliant knee         Here would we bend! -     Blessing thee ere we part,     Each with a grateful heart,         For all thy love doth send -     Plenteous and free!     Thanks for thy hand outspread         Ever in power     O'er each defenceless head         In danger's hour!     Thanks for the light arid love,     From thy full fount above -         A rich and constant shower,     O'er us still shed!     Go thou with us, we pray,         Whom duties call     To our high tasks away,         Each one, and all, -     Go, with thy Spirit's might,     Go, with thy Gospel's light          - Whatever may befall -     With us alway     Now let thy blessing rest         On us anew -     Brother, and friend, and guest,         Tried ones and true -     Till, all Our pirtings o'er,     Meeting, to part no more,         In Heaven we renew     Friendships so blest