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Lord, in this closing hour

The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.

10 words changed · 1 stanza only in Hymns and Tunes 1886 #267

Hymns and Tunes 1876 #30 · 1876Hymns and Tunes 1886 #267 · 1886

Verse 1

Lord, at this closing hour
Establish every heart
Upon thy word of promise and power,
To keep us when we part.

Verse 1

Lord, in this closing hour
Establish every heart
Upon thy word of truth and power,
To keep us when we part.

Verse 2

O guide, O guard, O govern us,
Fill all our hearts with love; ;
In faith and patience may we live,
And seek our rest above.

Verse 2

Peace to our brethren give,
Fill all our hearts with love;
In faith and patience may we live,
And seek our rest above.

Not in this version

Verse 3

Through changes, bright or drear,
We know thy will pursue,
And toil to spread thy kingdom here
Till we its glory view.