Sent forth by God's blessing

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1.
Sent forth by God's blessing, 
our true faith confessing, 
the people of God from this dwelling take leave. 
The supper is ended. 
Oh, now be extended
the fruits of this service in all who believe. 
The fruit of Christ's teaching,
receptive souls reaching, 
shall blossom in action for God and for all.
His grace did invite us, 
his love shall unite us 
to work for God's kingdom and answer his call.

2.
With praise and thanksgiving 
to God ever-living 
the tasks of our everyday life we will face. 
Our faith ever sharing, 
in love ever caring, 
embracing the children of each tribe and race. 
With your feast you feed us, 
with your light now lead us, 
unite us as one in this life that we share. 
Then may all the living 
with praise and thanksgiving 
give honor to Christ and his name that we bear.

Words:  Omer Westendorf, People's Mass Book, 1964, alt.
                    Text copyright ©1964 World Library Publications, Inc.
   Tune:  Welsh folk melody; harmonized by Gerald H. Knight
                    Harmonization copyright © The Royal School of Church Music

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