558. All praise to thee, my God, this night

1 All praise to thee, my God, this night
for all the blessings of the light;
keep me, O keep me, King of kings,
beneath thine own almighty wings.

2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
the ill that I this day have done,
that with the world, myself, and thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.

3 O may my soul on thee repose,
and with sweet sleep my eyelids close
sleep that may me more vigorous make
to serve my God when I awake.

4 When in the night I sleepless lie,
my soul with heavenly thoughts supply;
let no ill dreams disturb my rest,
no powers of darkness me molest.

5 Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
praise God, all creatures here below,
praise God above, you heavenly host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Text Information
First Line: All praise to thee, my God, this night
Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711
Meter: 88.88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Confession of Sin; Evening; Inner Peace (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: TALLIS' CANON
Composer: Thomas Tallis, c. 1505-85
Meter: 88.88
Key: G Major
Source: Shortened form of melody by Tallis from Thomas Ravenscroft's 'Psalmes,' 1621



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