American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#572

572. Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadows

1 Now rest beneath night's shadows
The woodlands, fields and meadows,
The world in slumber lies;
But thou, my soul, awake thee,
To song and prayer betake thee,
Let praise to thy Creator rise.

2 The radiant sun hath vanished,
Its golden rays are banished
By night, the foe of day;
But Christ, the Sun of gladness,
Dispelling all my sadness,
Within my heart holds constant sway.

3 The rule of day is over,
And shining jewels cover
The sky above so blue.
Thus I shall shine in heaven,
Where crowns of gold are given
To all who faithful prove and true.

4 My body lies divested
Of garments that have rested
Upon this form of clay.
But I in rapture ponder
How Christ shall clothe me yonder
With glory that endures for aye.

5 Lord Jesus, who dost love me,
Thy pinions spread above me,
And shield me well from harm.
Let angel guards attend me
And from the foe defend me,
That I may rest without alarm.

6 My loved ones, rest securely,
For God will keep you surely
From pain and perils sore.
Sweet slumbers may He send you,
And may His hosts defend you
With golden weapons evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Now rest beneath night's shadows
• Title: Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadows
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1653)
• Meter: 7 7 6 7 7 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Evening
• Source: Tr. Composite

Tune Information

• Name: INNSPRUCK
• Composer: Heinrich Isaac (ca. 1450)
• Adapter: Bartholomäus Gesius (1605)
• Meter: 7 7 6 7 7 8
• Key: F Major
• Source: German chorale: Nun ruhen alle Wälder