Christian Hymns ‎#188

188. Through the day Thy love hath spared us

1 Through the day Thy love hath spared us,
Now we lay us down to rest;
Through the silent watches guard us,
Let no foe our peace molest;
Jesus, Thou our guardian be,
Sweet it is to trust in Thee.

2 Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers,
Dwelling in the midst of foes,
Us and ours preserve from dangers,
In Thine arms may we repose,
And, when life's short day is past,
Rest with Thee in heaven at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Through the day Thy love hath spared us
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Worship: Evening; Life: Brevity, Uncertainty and Solemnity of; Life: a pilgrimage
• Notes: T. Kelly, 1806.

Tune Information

• Name: CONSOLATION
• Composer: L. M. Lindeman, 1812-87.
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Naar mit Öie, træt af möie