The Hymnal ‎#R8

R8. Father, the watches of the night are o'er

1 Father, the watches of the night are o'er;
To light and life the soul has risen once more;
Blessed be Thou, who, through the helpless hours,
Hast kept in deepest peace her slumbering powers.

2 Father, the watches of the day are here;
More than from those of night have we to fear;
By rude cares troubled, by temptations pressed,
Through the day watches, Father, give us rest!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, the watches of the night are o'er
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Responses: Opening Responses: Introits; Introits; Responses; Worship: Introits
• Source: "Disciples' Hymn Book"
• Copyright: Used by permission of Novello and Company, Ltd.

Tune Information

• Name: LANGRAN
• Composer: James Langran (1862)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Used by permission of Novello and Company, Ltd.