282. 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 slumbers may he send you
And bid his 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: 776 778
Language: English
Publication Date: 1978
Topic: Evening
Source: Tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
Copyright: Tr. © 1941 Concordia Publishing House
Notes: Noe Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN
Composer: Heinrich Isaac, c. 1450-1517
Meter: 776 778
Key: F Major



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