When Paul was parted from his friends

The words

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   Stanza 1. When Paul was parted from his friendsIt was a weeping day;But Jesus made them all amends,And wiped their tears away.

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   Stanza 2. Ere long they met again, with joy,(Secure no more to part)Where praises every tongue employ,And pleasure fills each heart.

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   Stanza 3. Thus all the preachers of his graceTheir children soon shall meet;Together see their Savior’s face,And worship at his feet.

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   Stanza 4. But they who heard the word in vain,Though oft, and plainly, warned;Will tremble, when they meet againThe ministers they scorned

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   Stanza 5. On your own heads your blood will fallIf any perish hereThe preachers, who have told you all,Shall stand approved, and clear.

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   Stanza 6. Yet, LORD, to save themselves alone,Is not their utmost view;Oh bear their prayer, thy message own,And save their hearers too.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 2, Hymn 28. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/2-28