249. Father Almighty, Darkness now is Deep'ning

1 Father Almighty, darkness now is deep'ning,
And we commend us to Thy gracious keeping;
Oh, may Thine angels guards us in our sleeping,
Protect us through this night!

2 Blessed Lord Jesus, Thou whose side is riven,
Thou by whose wounds our sins are all forgiven:
Draw us to Thee, to Thy dear Self in heaven,
From ev'ry sin release!

3 O Holy Spirit, Christ the Son explaining,
Who with the Father and the Son art reigning,
And for us all eternal life art gaining:
Direct us by Thy light!

4 Father and Son and Holy Spirit, blending
All three in One in ages without ending:
Oh, let Thy blessing on us be descending,
Grant us Thy perfect peace!

Text Information
First Line: Father Almighty, darkness now is deep'ning
Title: Father Almighty, Darkness now is Deep'ning
Author: Sven O. Sigmond (1916)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: Closing and Evening Hymns: Evening
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: INTEGER VITÆ
Composer: F. F. Flemming, 1778-1813
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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