May The Lord Bless You and Keep You Lyrics
A: The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord lift his countenance upon you,
and give you peace;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you.
Amen, amen.
B: May God bless you and keep you;
may God lift her countenance upon you,
and give you peace;
may God make her face to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you.
Amen, amen.
May The Lord Bless You and Keep You Hymn Story
“The Lord Bless You and Keep You” is based entirely on the Aaronic benedictions as found in Numbers 6:24-26.
It is a prayer that has since the Reformation been used in Protestant churches during the benediction at the end of a prayer meeting.
It is sometimes also used during ordination, baptism and other church activities. It is mostly used by ordained ministers to confer blessings upon their congregations.
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