Lyrics
God be with you till we meet again,
May God remain with you until our next meeting.
By His counsels guide, uphold you,
May He advise and support you.
With His sheep securely fold you,
May He protect you as securely as a shepherd cares for sheep.
God be with you till we meet again.
A repetition of the wish for God's presence until a future encounter.
'Till we meet, till we meet,
Expresses the hope for a meeting in the future.
'Till we meet at Jesus' feet,
Desires a meeting at the feet of Jesus.
'Till we meet, till we meet,
Reiterates the wish for a future meeting.
God be with you till we meet again.
Repeats the hope for God's presence until a future encounter.
God be with you till we meet again,
Repeated wish for God to be with you until the next meeting.
Neath His wings protecting hide you,
May God protect and shelter you beneath His care.
Daily manna still provide you,
May He provide sustenance for your needs every day.
God be with you till we meet again.
Reiterates the wish for God's presence until a future encounter.
God be with you till we meet again,
Repeats the hope for God's presence until a future encounter.
With the oil of joy anoint you,
May He anoint you with joy and assign sacred tasks to you.
Sacred ministries appoint you,
May He appoint you to holy responsibilities.
God be with you till we meet again.
Reiterates the wish for God's presence until a future encounter.
God be with you till we meet again,
Repeats the hope for God's presence until a future encounter.
When life's perils thick confound you,
May God surround you with His unfailing arms in times of trouble.
Put His arms unfailing round you,
May He protect you amidst life's confusions.
God be with you till we meet again.
Reiterates the wish for God's presence until a future encounter.
God be with you till we meet again,
Repeats the hope for God's presence until a future encounter.
Of His promises remind you,
May He remind you of His promises.
For life's upper garner bind you,
May He secure your place in the heavenly realms.
God be with you till we meet again.
Reiterates the wish for God's presence until a future encounter.
God be with you till we meet again,
Repeats the hope for God's presence until a future encounter.
Sicknesses and sorrows taking,
Even in sickness and sorrow, may He never abandon you.
Never leaving or forsaking,
May He stay with you constantly.
God be with you till we meet again.
Reiterates the wish for God's presence until a future encounter.
God be with you till we meet again,
Repeats the hope for God's presence until a future encounter.
Keep love's banner floating o'er you,
May love's banner always guide and protect you.
Strike death's threatening wave before you,
May He overcome the threats of death for you.
God be with you till we meet again.
Reiterates the wish for God's presence until a future encounter.
God be with you till we meet again,
Repeats the hope for God's presence until a future encounter.
Ended when for you earth's story,
May God be with you as your earthly journey ends.
Israel's chariot sweep to glory,
May your journey to glory be accompanied by God.
God be with you till we meet again.
Reiterates the wish for God's presence until a future encounter.
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