3 And when the angel Death stands by, Be this my strength, that Thou art nigh; And this my joy, that I shall be With those who dwell in light with Thee. 67. L. M. Doddridge. Christian Farewell. 1 Thy presence, ever living God! Wide through all nature spreads abroad; Thy watchful eyes, which never sleep, In every place Thy children keep. 2 While near each other we remain, Thou dost our lives and powers sustain; When separate, we rejoice to share Thy counsels, and Thy gracious care. 3 To Thee we now commit our ways, And still implore Thy heavenly grace; Still cause Thy face on us to shine, And guard and guide us still as Thine. 4 Give us within Thy house to raise Again united songs of praise; Or, if that joy no more be known, Give us to meet around Thy throne. 68. C. M. Anonymous. For Guidance and Protection. 1 God of our fathers! by whose hand Thy people still are blest, Be with us through our pilgrimage, Conduct us to our rest. 2 Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 3 O, spread Thy sheltering wings around, Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Fathers loved abode Our souls arrive in peace. 4 To Thee, our Father and our God, We our whole souls resign; And thankful own, that all we are And all we have is Thine. 69. 7s. M. *Newton. God Ever Near. 1 As the sun's enlivening eye Shines on every place the same; So the Lord is always nigh To the souls that love His name. 2 When they move at duty's call, He is with them by the way; He is ever with them all, Those who go and those who stay. 3 From His holy mercy-seat Nothing can their souls confine; Still in spirit they may meet, And in sweet communion join. 4 Father, hear our humble prayer! Tender Shepherd of Thy sheep, Let Thy mercy and Thy care All our souls in safety keep. 5 In Thy strength may we be strong; Sanctify each cross and pain; Give us, if Thou wilt, ere long Here to meet in peace again. 70. 8, 7, & 4s. M. Anonymous. Dismission. 1 Lord! dismiss us with Thy blessing, Hope and comfort from above; Let us each, Thy peace possessing, Triumph in redeeming love: Still support us While in duty's path we move. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For the gospel's joyful sound; May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound; May Thy presence With us evermore be found!