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1 The happy sunshine all is gone,
The gloomy night comes swiftly on;
But shine Thou still, O Christ our Light,
That we walk not in error's night.
2 We thank Thee, Father, that this day
Thy angels watched around our way,
And free from harm and vexing fear
Thy grace has kept, and brought us here.
3 We own that we have angered Thee,
Do Thou forgive us graciously,
Unto our soul impute it not,
And bless with peaceful sleep our cot.
4 Thy angels guard our sleeping hours,
And keep afar all evil Powers;
From terrors, fire, and every harm,
This night protect us by Thy arm.
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First Line: | The happy sunshine all now is gone |
Meter: | L. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1895 |
Topic: | The Catechism; Daily Devotion : Evening |
Notes: | Author from Index: N. Herrmann— Winkworth; Hymn from the German Text: Hinunter ist der Sonnenschein |