A parting prayer

Wherever you go, whatever you do,

My thoughts and my prayers shall go with you.

By sea or by land, wherever you fare,

The hand of the Lord shall guide you there.

If tempest arise, or danger affright,

The lamp of the Lord shall give you light.

If danger approach, or evil appal,

The might of the Lord shall save you from all.

Wherever you go, whatever you do,

The love of the Lord encompass you.

In safety and cheer, by night and by day,

God bless you and keep you the whole of the way,

God bless you

And keep you

For ever and aye!