Common Praise (1998) ‎#25

25. Glory to Thee, My God, This Night

1 Glory to thee, my God, this night
for all the blessings of the light;
keep me, O keep me, King of kings,
beneath thine own almighty wings.

2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
the ill that I this day have done,
that with the world, myself, and thee,
I ere I sleep at peace may be.

3 O may my soul on thee repose,
and may sweet sleep mine eyelids close,
sleep that may me more vigorous make
to serve my God when I awake.

4 When in the night I sleepless lie,
my soul with heavenly thoughts supply;
let no ill dreams disturb my rest,
no powers of darkness me molest.

5 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Text Information

• First Line: Glory to thee, my God, this night
• Title: Glory to Thee, My God, This Night
• Author: Thomas Ken (1637-1711) (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Psalm 4
  ;
  Ephesians 5:15-20
• Topic: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS'S CANON
• Composer: Thomas Tallis (1505?-1585)
• Meter: LM