I always thought that the benediction prayed by Pastor Dan Scott at the end of each Christ Church service was ancient church tradition until I found it in the book of Numbers!
Num 6:22 ¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Num 6:23 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,
Num 6:24 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
Num 6:25 The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
Num 6:26 The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
I didn't realize that this prayer was right out of the bible! Do any of you pastors pray this prayer at the benediction?