Ancient and Modern ‎#12

12. Before the ending of the day

1 Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray,
that with thy wonted favour thou
wouldst be our guard and keeper now.

2 From all ill dreams defend our eyes,
from nightly fears and fantasies;
tread under foot our ghostly foe,
that no pollution we may know.

3 O Father, that we ask be done,
through Jesus Christ thine only Son,
who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
doth live and reign eternally. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Before the ending of the day
• Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 3:5
  ;
  Matthew 6:10
• Topic: Evening; God: Protection of
• Source: Based on Te lucis ante terminum, (Latin, before 11th century)

Tune Information

• Name: TE LUCIS ANTE TERMINUM
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Mode VIII