American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#575

575. The Day Departs, Yet Thou Art Near

1 The day departs, yet Thou art near;
With Thee at hand, we have no fear.
By night Thine eyes their vigil keep,
When our faint eyes are closed in sleep.

2 We rest secure beneath Thy hand,
Protector of our home and land.
To guard Thy children's peaceful rest,
Around them stand Thine angels blest.

3 They sweetly sleep who fear the Lord
And walk obedient to His Word;
They wake again in joyous mood
To praise the Lord, their Father good.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The day departs, yet Thou art near
• Title: The Day Departs, Yet Thou Art Near
• Author: Frans Mikael Franzen (1847)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Evening
• Source: Tr. Composite

Tune Information

• Name: AUGUSTANA
• Composer: August Norrbom (1924)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major