Church Book ‎#514

514. Lord, for the mercies of this night

1 Lord, for the mercies of this night
My humble thanks I pay,
And unto Thee I dedicate
The first fruits of the day.

2 Let this day praise Thee, O my God,
And so let all my days:
And O, let my eternal day
Be Thy eternal praise!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, for the mercies of this night
• Author: John Mason (1683)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Morning
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #75 or #103

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MARTIN
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Wm. Tansur, 1785