Common Praise ‎#14

14. 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 thy 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 Teach me to live, that I may dread
the grave as little as my bed;
teach me to die, that so I may
rise glorious at the aweful day.

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

5 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.

6 Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
praise him, all creatures here below,
praise him above, angelic host,
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Text Information

• First Line: Glory to thee, my God, this night
• Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  John 19:38-42
  ;
  Mark 16:1-7
  ;
  Psalm 17:8
  ;
  Ruth 2:12
• Topic: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS'S CANON
• Composer: Thomas Tallis, c. 1505-1585
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Source: Adapted in Ravenscroft's Psalmes, 1621