A benediction

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The apostolic benediction.

MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour,
   And the Father’s boundless love,
   With the Holy Spirit’s favour,
   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.
                         John Newton
                         Methodist Episcopal hymnal (1870 edition)