Author: P. Gerhardt Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #551 (1913) Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8 Lyrics: 1 Now rest beneath night's shadow
The woodland, field, and meadow,
The world in slumber lies;
But thou, my heart, awake thee,
To prayer and song betake thee,
Let praise to thy Creator rise.
2 To rest my body hasteth,
Aside its garments casteth--
Types of mortality;
These I put off, and ponder
How Christ will give me yonder
A robe of glorious majesty.
3 Ye weary limbs, now rest you,
For toil hath sore oppressed you,
And quiet sleep ye crave;
A sleep shall once o'ertake you
From which no man can wake you,
In your last, narrow bed--the grave.
4 Lord Jesus, who dost love me,
O spread Thy wings above me,
And shield me from alarm!
Though Satan would devour me,
Let angel-guards sing o'er me:
This child of God shall meet no harm.
5 My loved ones, rest securely,
For God this night will surely
From perils guard your heads;
Sweet slumbers may He send you,
And bid His hosts attend you,
And through the night watch o’er your beds.
Topics: Family Prayer Evening; Family Prayer Evening Tune Title: [Now rest beneath night's shadow]
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