Text adapted by NIck CHambers, FEaturing Taylor Leonhardt
lyrics
God go before you to lead you
behind you to protect you
beneath you to support you
above you to watch over you
God go beside you to befriend you
Do not be afraid
May the blessing of the Father and Son
And Holy Spirit be on you
Resources:
A Sung & Spoken Sending Blessing
Before, Behind, Beside
Benediction & Charge
Sending Blessing for Students
Curious about the text for this beautiful blessing? It has been handed down without a named author and made its way into this lovely sending song. To read more about it, check out this article from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.