The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#986

986. Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow

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 Lord Jesus, who dost love me,
O spread Thy wings above me,
And shield me from alarm;
Tho' Satan would devour me,
Let angel-guards sing o'er me:
"This child of God shall meet no harm."

Text Information

• First Line: Now rest beneath night's shadow
• Title: Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow
• German Title: Nun ruhen alle Wälder
• Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878
• Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 4:8
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Services, Occasions: Morning, Evening Hymns
• Notes: I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Ps. 4:8.

Tune Information

• Name: O WELT ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN
• Composer: Heinrich Isaac, c. 1455-1517
• Arranger: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8.
• Incipit: 31234 54334 55231
• Key: G Major
• Notes: M.M. 66