It is good to bless one another. Wayne Drain and I wrote this song based on the benediction of Numbers 6:24-26:
“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face towards you and give you peace.”
This song works well as a final part of a service, when sending people out. I have encouraged people to sing it to each other and we have seen some very moving things happen as they hold hands, embrace and bless one another. It is very powerful when you look at someone and sing “God be with you”.
The song could be used as part of a dedication service, for weddings, baptisms etc. Also good when we are encouraging people to greet each other with the peace of God, midway through an event.

Wayne and I hope you enjoy using it in your meetings.

Try it this weekend and let me know what happens.....

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Great evening in Inverness last night. Loved 'The Lord bless & keep you' - can't stop singing it. Will try to have good weather next time you venture to the wilds of the Highlands!! God Bless Helen Posted by:  Helen L 15:29:30 30th May 2010

Thanks Alex. Good to know the song is being used. Noel Posted by:  Noel Richards 14:38:48 21st Mar 2010

We now use this sometimes to sing the blessing to each other at the end of the service. Well done Noel & Wayne. Posted by:  Alex 09:05:32 21st Mar 2010

Hi Charlle. Thanks for letting me know the song worked okay. Noel Posted by:  Noel Richards 17:07:02 20th Dec 2009

Played it today at the end of a Nativity service - folks loved it and started a party! They put the tune up on the screen that helped people learn it faster - available elsewhere on this magnificent journal website. The ultimate accolade was when a more mature lady said to me afterwards - 'Charlie - that tune is better than the John Rutter version!' Posted by:  Charlie Churchill 13:35:45 20th Dec 2009

Hi Luke. We sang it over our grandson at his dedication. It is good to sing blessing over people, particular our children. Congratulations to you. Posted by:  Noel Richards 20:46:51 1st Dec 2009

Been singing this over my brand new baby daughter Eden.. a blessing and a lullaby! Posted by:  lukestrickland 20:35:28 1st Dec 2009

Hey thanks. Glad you are enjoying the song....Noel Posted by:  Noel Richards 22:24:26 29th Nov 2009

First heard this when you were in Russellville, and can't stop singing it some days. Thank you for blessing us. Posted by:  WoodFab4 21:10:43 29th Nov 2009

Delighted to announce that there is now a simple melody sheet music version in the Resouces section - ideal for children and others like me with only basic music theory ability (smile) Posted by:  Charlie Churchill 16:50:54 28th Oct 2009

Thanks Ali. Glad you like the song. Posted by:  Noel Richards 21:51:41 13th Oct 2009

Heard for the first time on Sunday night at the Athena Leicester, Loved it. Will be adding it to our church repetoire, God Bless You Posted by:  AliBlane 21:43:04 13th Oct 2009

Charlie. Thanks for the feedback. Good to hear that the song worked with your church. Posted by:  Noel Richards 09:58:38 13th Oct 2009

This also works brill with a Ukelele - where playing in C is a doddle C Posted by:  Charlie Churchill 09:56:52 13th Oct 2009

Used this song to good effect last Sunday at the close...it was new to them and they struggled a bit with the syncopation of the third line - but hey they are enjoying it. Once learned, they turn to one another and bless each other - and then bunch themselves together in a group from the 4 corners of the church and the place goes crazy. Also Heaven's King links snugly from Open the Eyes of My Heart - and keeps the momentum running. Cheers Noel Posted by:  Charlie Churchill 09:54:26 13th Oct 2009

Any chance of the music notes? Posted by:  Jane 09:32:18 13th Oct 2009

Noel I think this is a great song - I really like it's simplicity. Planning to finish with it at church this morning.. woke up thinking I must do it! Luke Posted by:  lukestrickland 07:47:10 4th Oct 2009

I always bless my children every time I say goodbye to them with Numbers 6:24-26. I heard Noel singing this song in Northampton St Giles Church and I got bless by it. Thanks and be blessed. Keep the good work Posted by:  godoyeddie 22:44:11 2nd Oct 2009

Thanks Wayne. Posted by:  Noel Richards 22:29:15 21st Sep 2009

Hey Noel, I'm very happy about the response to the song we're getting from place to place. It's always encouraging to write a song that finds a home with different worship leaders and different churches. This song is being placed in our rotation here in our church and it's great to hear people walking away from a meeting humming this little tune! Wayne Drain Posted by:  Wayne Drain 18:51:10 21st Sep 2009

Thanks for all your encouraging comments. Greatly appreciated. The chords/lyrics are also uploaded to Worship Journal. This is the link: http://www.worshipjournal.com/en_GB/resource_details_2618.html Or just search using the title of the song and you will find them. Posted by:  Noel Richards 06:34:16 20th Sep 2009

Great mix, great song! Good job, brother Posted by:  Eric Schaeffer 03:00:24 20th Sep 2009

Saw Noel play this one recently - cracking song - absolutely cracking! Posted by:  Charlie Churchill 12:45:28 19th Sep 2009

Great!!!! (:) Posted by:  Ivett 10:18:08 19th Sep 2009

Enjoyed this live at your gig in Bolton last week Noel. Good fun. Posted by:  Paul Henry 17:00:02 18th Sep 2009

Thanks for the song ! brother Noel and Wayne its dead ace ! Overall...the thanks goes to All Thanks to our lord Jesus Christ... Posted by:  Steve Hughes 16:22:07 18th Sep 2009

Love it Noel! Can see a people leaving a meeting full of hope and anticipation of what God will do in their lives. Chris Posted by:  Chris Fowler 07:46:24 18th Sep 2009

Thanks Ian. Let me know how you get on. Noel Posted by:  Noel Richards 07:14:13 18th Sep 2009

Great song - love the keyboard hook too! :-) Going to try this on my homegroup - will let you know :-) Posted by:  IanOS 06:18:21 18th Sep 2009