Scripture Verse

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14

Introduction

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John Newton
1725–1807

Words: John New­ton, Ol­ney Hymns (Lon­don: W. Ol­iv­er, 1779), Book 3, num­ber 101.

Music: Sar­dis, ar­ranged from Lud­wig van Beet­ho­ven (1770–1827), Ro­mance for Vi­o­lin, Op­us 40, num­ber 1 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Ludwig van Beethoven
1770–1827

Lyrics

May the grace of Christ our Savior
And the Father’s boundless love
With the Holy Spirit’s favor,
Rest upon us from above!

Thus may we abide in union
With each other and the Lord;
And possess, in sweet communion,
Joys which earth cannot afford.