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Believers Hymn Book · No. 358 · Words: Charles Russell Hurditch · Tune: Farewell
Farewell, for the present, farewell
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A Plymouth Brethren parting hymn by evangelist Charles Russell Hurditch (1839–1905) expressing the hope of reunion with fellow believers at Christ's return and the glory that awaits beyond earthly farewells.
Verse 1
Farewell, for the present, farewell,
At most for a few fleeting years;
For soon with our God we shall dwell.
And know neither sorrow nor tears.
Chorus
Farewell! Farewell!
The long-looked-for glory is near:
Farewell! Farewell!
Soon Jesus our Lord will appear.
Verse 2
Increasing in knowledge and grace,
Abounding in labours of love,
May you run in the heavenly race
Till we meet in the glory above.
Chorus
Farewell! Farewell!
The long-looked-for glory is near:
Farewell! Farewell!
Soon Jesus our Lord will appear.
Verse 3
No parting shall ever be known
On that happy and heavenly shore;
Those seated with Christ on His throne
Go out from His presence no more.
Chorus
Farewell! Farewell!
The long-looked-for glory is near:
Farewell! Farewell!
Soon Jesus our Lord will appear.
Verse 4
Farewell, for the present, farewell,
The long-looked-for glory is near;
The joys of that morn, who can tell?
When Jesus our Lord will appear.
Chorus
Farewell! Farewell!
The long-looked-for glory is near:
Farewell! Farewell!
Soon Jesus our Lord will appear.
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