| With the sweet word of peace We bid our brethren go; Peace as a river to increase, And ceaseless flow. | | With the calm word of prayer We earnestly commend Our brethren to thy watchful care, Eternal Friend! | | With the dear word of love We give our brief farewell; Our love below, and thine above, With them shall dwell. | | With the strong word of faith We stay ourselves on thee, That thou, O Lord, in life and death, Their help shalt be; | | Then the bright word of hope Shall on our parting gleam, And tell of joys beyond the scope Of earth-born dream. | | Farewell! in hope and love, In faith, and peace, and prayer; Till he whose home is ours above, Unite us there. | |