The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#540

540. Now the shades of night are gone

1 Now the shades of night are gone,
Now the morning light is come;
Lord, may I be Thine today,
Drive the shades of sin away.

2 Fill my soul, O Christ, with light,
Banish doubt and cleanse my sight,
In Thy service, Lord, today,
Help me labor, help me pray.

3 Keep my haughty passions bound;
Save me from my foes around;
Going out and coming in,
Keep me safe from every sin.

4 When my work of life is past,
O receive me then at last!
Night of sin will be no more,
When I reach the heavenly shore.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the shades of night are gone
• Author: Anon. (1799)
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Family Prayer: Morning

Tune Information

• Name: [Now the shades of night are gone]
• Composer: R. Redhead (1852)
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Key: D Major