We meet to part, but part to meet
When earthly labors are complete,
To join in yet more blest employ,
In an eternal world of joy.
Written for the first commencement of SBTS by Dr. Basil Manley, Jr. in 1860 and sung at every commencement since.

For forty years I led you through the desert … yet your sandals did not wear out." Duet. 29:5
We meet to part, but part to meet
When earthly labors are complete,
To join in yet more blest employ,
In an eternal world of joy.
Written for the first commencement of SBTS by Dr. Basil Manley, Jr. in 1860 and sung at every commencement since.