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Show o Lines Written For John H. Webb On His Departure De-parture For A Mission By Mrs. Emma C. Smith. Dear Brother you are going to leave us, On a mission soon to go-.Leaving go-.Leaving friends and all your loved ones, For the Gospel seed to sow. But our Father will protect you Hear your prayers and guide you on Though your path at times be weary, He will lead you on and on 1 " i", . By His spirit He will prompt you If you are humble trusting Him. Willing to obey His council That His favor you may win Leading you In paltha of virtue Keeping you so safe from harm, Helping you perform your duty, Guide you through the darkest storm. He will glve' you living water That you may drink: and thirst no more. Then raise your voice and sing His ' ' ' praises For His blessings reach from shore to shore. If you're faithful to your calling And the Gospel seeds have sown He will count you His bright jewel When He comes to Claim His own. He has promised oh such blessings If to Him you faithful prove Joy and peace and life eternal In His mansions up above. May His blessings ere attend you Guiding you by night and day And when your mission you have finished In honor return to us we pray. |