May the grace of Christ our Savior
And the Father’s boundless love
With the Holy Spirit’s favor,
Rest upon us from above.
Thus may we abide in union
With each other and the Lord,
And possess, in sweet communion,
Joys which earth cannot afford.
Author: John Newton
Year: 1779
This is a well-known benediction hymn by John Newton, first published in the Olney Hymns collection (1779). No significant alternate attributions exist.