At the church we are currently attending we often sing this song at the close of the service. The first time I heard it sung it caught my attention but I wasn’t sure what I thought of it, but I’ve grown to really like it. It’s a good song to remind us of how God keeps us as his own.
Go My Children With My Blessing was written by Jaroslav J. Vajda. He was an American Pastor who gained prominence as a hymn writer. He has written more than 200 hymns, he lived 1919-2008. His hymns and translations were biblically rooted and rich in imagery. His hymns can be found throughout the world. Vajda was named a Fellow of The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada.
Lyrics
Go, my children, with my blessing, Never alone.
Waking, sleeping, I am with you; You are my own.
In my love’s baptismal river
I have made you mine forever.
Go, my children, with my blessing – You are my own.
Go, my children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure.
Here you learned how much I love you, What I can cure.
Here you heard my dear Son’s story;
Here you touched him, saw his glory.
Go, my children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure.
Go, my children, fed and nourished, Closer to me;
Grow in love and love by serving, Joyful and free.
Here my Spirit’s power filled you;
Here his tender comfort stilled you.
Go, my children, fed and nourished, Joyful and free.
I the Lord will bless and keep you And give you peace;
I the Lord will smile upon you And give you peace;
I the Lord will be your Father,
Savior, Comforter, and Brother.
Go, my children; I will keep you And give you peace.
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