The Commendation

Let the world lament and grieve
At parting with a friend;
Thee we back to Jesus give,
We cheerfully commend
Thee to His preserving grace:
Go, in full assurance go!
Heavenward set thy steadfast face,
And only Jesus know.

Jesus, and Him crucified,
For ever bear in mind;
Shelter in His bleeding side
Be confident to find;
Let His truth and faithfulness
Still thy shield and buckler prove,
Keep thy soul in perfect peace
And everlasting love.

Love the dear atoning Lamb,
And us for Jesu's sake;
Let us each, in Jesu's name,
Of others mention make;
Present through the Spirit's prayer,
Absent when in flesh thou art;
To the throne of grace we bear,
We bear thee on our heart.

To the Source of all our good
Thy soul we now commend;
Jesu, sprinkle with Thy blood,
And love him to the end:
Faithfully on Thee we call,
Perfect him and us in one;
With us, by us, in us all
Thy only will be done.