The Hymnal ‎#61

61. Giver and guardian of our sleep

1 Giver and guardian of our sleep,
To praise thy name we wake;
Still, Lord, thy chosen servants keep,
For thine own mercy's sake.

2 The blessing of another day
We thankfully receive;
O may we only thee obey,
And to thy glory live.

3 Upon us by thy mighty hand,
Our words and thoughts restrain;
Bow every soul to thy command,
Nor let our faith be vain.

4 Subject of hope, we wait thy hour
Which shall salvation bring;
When all we are shall own thy power
And dwell with Christ, our King.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Giver and guardian of our sleep
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Publication Date: 1956
• Scripture:
  Psalm 127:2
  ;
  John 14:16-18
  ;
  Acts 19:2-6
• Topic: Adoration and Praise: Morning
• Notes: Alma 17:70; D. and C. 85:38

Tune Information

• Name: LLOYD
• Composer: C. Howard, 1856-1927
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Music copyright. Used by permission of Geo. Taylor, The Cross Printing Works, Stainland, England.
• Notes: Now Public Domain