The Hymnal 1982 ‎#2

2. Father, we praise thee, now the night is over

1 Father, we praise thee, now the night is over,
active and watchful, stand we all before thee;
singing we offer prayer and meditation:
thus we adore thee.

2 Monarch of all things, fit us for thy mansions;
banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending;
bring us to heaven, where thy saints united
joy without ending.

3 All holy Father, Son, and equal Spirit,
Trinity blessed, send us thy salvation;
thine is the glory, gleaming and resounding
through all creation.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, we praise thee, now the night is over
• Translator: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936
• Meter: 11 11.11 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Source: Latin, 10th cent.
• Copyright: By permission of Oxford University Press.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: NOCTE SURGENTES
• Arranger: Roy F. Kehl, b. 1935
• Meter: 11 11.11 5
• Key: d minor
• Source: Plainsong, Mode 3, Nevers MS., 13th cent.
• Copyright: Melody rhythmic version © 1984, Schola Antiqua Inc. Used by permission.
• Notes: Schola Antiqua is Latin for "Old School" or "Ancient School"