May the grace of Christ our savior

27 Sardis. 8. 7. 8. 7.

1. May the grace of Christ our Savior
   and the Father's boundless love
   with the Holy Spirit's favor
   rest upon us from above.

2. Thus may we abide in union
   with each other and the Lord,
   and possess in sweet communion
   joys which earth cannot afford.
                         John Newton
                         The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition