Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#568

568. Now Rest beneath Night's Shadow

1 Now rest beneath night's shadow
the woodland, field and meadow --
the world in slumber lies.
But you, my heart, awaking
and prayer and music making:
Let praise to your creator rise.

2 Lord Jesus, since you love me,
now spread your wings above me
and shield me from alarm.
Though evil would assail me,
your mercy will not fail me;
I rest in your protecting arm.

3 My loved ones, rest securely,
for God this night will surely
from peril guard your heads.
Sweet slumber may God send you;
the angel hosts attend you
and through the night watch o'er your beds.

Text Information

• First Line: Now rest beneath night's shadow
• Title: Now Rest beneath Night's Shadow
• Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
• Meter: 7 7 6 7 7 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Expanded Images for God; Evening
• Source: Tr. composite

Tune Information

• Name: O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN
• Composer: Heinrich Isaac, 1450-1517
• Meter: 7 7 6 7 7 8
• Key: F Major
• Source: Lutheran Book of Worship, arr.
• Copyright: Arr. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress