Laudes Domini ‎#171

171. Evening

1 Thus far the Lord has led me on;
Thus far his power prolongs my days;
And every evening shall make known
Some fresh memorial of his grace.

2 Much of my time has run to waste,
And I, perhaps, am near my home,
But he forgives my follies past,
And gives me strength for days to come.

3 I lay my body down to sleep;
Peace is the pillow for my head;
While well-appointed angels keep
Their watchful stations round my bed.

4 Thus when the night of death shall come,
My flesh shall rest beneath the ground,
And wait thy voice to break my tomb,
With sweet salvation in the sound.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus far the Lord has led me on
• Title: Evening
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Close of Service; Evening; Night
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HEBRON
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.