The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4671

4671. Now Woods and Wolds Are Sleeping

1. Now woods and wolds are sleeping,
And darkness fast is creeping
O’er byre, hearth, and hall;
But thou, my soul, ere slumber,
For blessings passing number
Exalt the giver of them all.

2. Ye also, O my dearest,
My friends and kindred nearest,
God rest you safe from harm!
His angel hosts attend ye,
Their golden shields defend ye,
From nightly danger and alarm.

Text Information

• First Line: Now woods and wolds are sleeping
• Title: Now Woods and Wolds Are Sleeping
• German Title: Nun ruhen alle Wälder
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1648)
• Translator (from German): George R. Woodward (1910)
• Meter: 77.67.78
• Language: English
• Source: Praxis Pietatis Melica, 3rd edition, by Johann Crüger, 1648
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: INNSBRUCK
• Composer: Heinrich Isaac (1490)
• Adapter & Harmonizer: Jo­hann S. Bach (1539)
• Meter: 77.67.78
• Incipit: 31234 54334 55231
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain