Great Songs of the Church (Revised) ‎#82

82. Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow

1 Now rest beneath night's shadow The woodland, field, and meadow: The world in slumber lies; But thou, my heart, awake thee, To prayer and song betake thee, Let praise to thy Creator rise.

2 Lord Jesus, who dost love me, O spread thy wings above me, And shield me from alarm; Though Satan would devour me, Let angel guards sing o'er me: "This child of God shall meet no harm."

Text Information

• First Line: Now rest beneath night's shadow
• Title: Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1653)
• Translator: Hermann H. M. Brueckner (1927, alt.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91:9-12
• Topic: God; Praise; Worship

Tune Information

• Name: NUN RUHEN ALLE WÄLDER
• Composer: Henrich Isaac (c. 1450)
• Arranger: J. S. Bach
• Key: G Major or modal