With the sweet word of peace We bid our brethren go; Peace as a river to increase, And ceaseless flow. With the calm word of prayer We earnestly commend Our brethren to Thy watchful care, Eternal friend! With the dear word of love We give our brief farewell; Our love below, and Thine above With them shall dwell. With the strong word of faith We stay ourselves on Thee, That Thou, O Lord, in life and death Their help shalt be! Then the bright word of hope Shall on our parting gleam, And tell of joys beyond the scope Of earth-born dream. Farewell! in hope and love, In faith and peace and prayer, Till He whose home is ours above Unite us there!