The Lord be with us as we bend
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 37 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
The Lord be with us as we bend His blessing to receive; His gift of peace upon us send Before His courts we leave.
Verse 2
The Lord be with us as we walk Along our homeward road; In silent thought or friendly talk Our hearts be still with God.
Verse 3
The Lord be with us till the night Infold us all to rest; Be He of every heart the light, Of every home the guest.