Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#61

61. 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
• Title: Before the ending of the day
• Latin Title: Te lucis ante terminum
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Topic: Evening; Protection
• Source: Pre 8th century

Tune Information

• Name: TE LUCIS ANTE TERMINUM
• Arranger: Andrew Moore
• Meter: LM
• Key: b minor
• Source: Proper Sarum Melody Mode VIII
• Copyright: Arr. © 1996 Kevin Mayhew Ltd