I Wish You the Blessing

Music by Ron Klusmeier
Words by John Oldham
Tune Name: HARTNEY
I Wish You the Blessing

Lyrics as Poetry

I wish you the blessing
of faith to sustain you,
friends to support you,
challenge to stir you,
songs to empower you,
peace to refresh you,
tears to release you,
laughter to heal you,
love to nurture your soul.

Words by
John OldhamCopyright © 2015 by John Oldham


Audio Sample for
"I Wish You the Blessing"

Sung by the Brechin United Church (Nanaimo, BC) choir

Season, Theme
or Subject

  • Blessing∶ benediction
  • Challenge
  • Christian∶ community
  • Comfort
  • Commissioning
  • Faith
  • Friend, Friendship
  • Laughter
  • Life∶ living life
  • Life∶ loving life
  • Love∶ living love
  • Love∶ love for others
  • Peace (Inner Peace)
  • Sending out

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