In the hour we have to part

Let us all command ourselves

To the watchful eye and heart

Of our dearest and close Friend.

Jesus Christ, heart Thou our pray'rs,

Thou, the guardian of Thy sheep,

May Thy mercy and Thy care.

All our hearts in safety keep.

Grant that we have Strength through Thee

Add pleasure to every pain,

Spare our lives we pray, dear Lord,

Until we shall meet again.